Movie connections for
Sydney (1996) More at IMDbPro »

Remake of

Cigarettes & Coffee (1993)

References

Saboteur (1942)
 -  During the early driving scenes, the exchange where Sydney asks John to hold the wheel while he lights his cigarette is lifted directly from 'Saboteur'.
My Darling Clementine (1946)
 -  When Clementine introduces herself to Sydney, he remarks "Just like the movie."; later in the film, Sydney says to her "Clementine, my darling Clementine."
Bad Day at Black Rock (1955)
 -  The line "Sturdy sense of responsibility" is said by Spencer Tracy in B.D.A.B.R....It is also said by Phillip Baker Hall in Hard Eight.
"Captain Kangaroo" (1955)
Bob le flambeur (1956)
Outlaw Queen (1957)
Melvin and Howard (1980)
Stop Making Sense (1984)
 -  "if i gave you $50, what would you do with it?"
Something Wild (1986)
 -  The shot of the gun sliding into the sewer is copied
Midnight Run (1988)
 -  In this film there is a character named Sidney, also played by Philip Baker Hall, who similarly lives in Las Vegas and has underworld connections.
Pulp Fiction (1994)
Casino (1995)

Referenced in

Boogie Nights (1997)
 -  Floyd Gondolli's name is taken from the names Jimmy lists in the film.
Jackie Brown (1997)
 -  The scene in which Jackie practices her aim with a gun while waiting for Ordell is taken from 'Sydney'.
Magnolia (1999)
 -  Jimmy Gator's name is taken from the names Samuel L. Jackson's character lists in this film; multiple dialogue lifts; the third story in the prologue is about a young man named Sydney.
That Moment: Magnolia Diary (2000) (V)
Porn Star: The Legend of Ron Jeremy (2001)

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