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|The plot line of the film involves a criminal (Porter, played by [[:wp:Mel Gibson|Mel Gibson]]) being left for dead after being shot during an armed robbery by his partners in crime. The films main gang also sends out a hit squad to kill Porter and the film ends with Porter and call girl Rosie leaving for their new life after the death of the gangs leaders. This is similar to how [[Claude]] is [[Introduction (GTA III)|shot and left for dead]] by [[Catalina]] and [[ | |The plot line of the film involves a criminal (Porter, played by [[:wp:Mel Gibson|Mel Gibson]]) being left for dead after being shot during an armed robbery by his partners in crime. The films main gang also sends out a hit squad to kill Porter and the film ends with Porter and call girl Rosie leaving for their new life after the death of the gangs leaders. This is similar to how [[Claude]] is [[Introduction (GTA III)|shot and left for dead]] by [[Catalina]] and [[Miguel]], before [[The Exchange (GTA III)|killing Catalina]] and leaving with [[Maria Latore]]. Claude is also [[Bait|attacked]] by a [[Colombian Cartel]] death squad. | ||
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File:TheExchange-GTAIII17.jpg|The final cutscene of GTA III during [[The Exchange (GTA III)|The Exchange]], similar to [[:wp:Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer|Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer]] and [[:wp:Payback (1999 film)|Payback]]. | File:TheExchange-GTAIII17.jpg|The final cutscene of GTA III during [[The Exchange (GTA III)|The Exchange]], similar to [[:wp:Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer|Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer]] and [[:wp:Payback (1999 film)|Payback]]. | ||
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==Film personnel== | ==Film personnel== |
Revision as of 16:43, 28 February 2012
There are many references to the real world film industry within the Grand Theft Auto series, appearing throughout the series from Grand Theft Auto 1 to Grand Theft Auto IV. These are mainly in missions featuring similar stories and elements of actual films or in-game films featuring similar plots and/or names. Video games from the series have also appeared in films subsequent to the games release.
Grand Theft Auto
- References
- Taxi Driver: Travis, one of the protagonist options, has a similar appearance to Travis Bickle, the films main character, both sporting mohawks.
- Speed: A side mission in the game features the protagonist having to drive a bus at high speed to avoid the vehicle from exploding.
- Referenced
- Blackwoods: The game is played in the film.
- The Toybox: The game is referenced in the film.
- Du and jag: The game is referenced in the film.
- Skeleton Key 2: 667 Neighbor of the Beast: The game is referenced in the film.
- Funny People: The game is referenced in the film.
- The Other Guys: The game is referenced in the film.
- References
Film name | Release year | Reference |
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Taxi Driver | 1976 | Travis, one of the protagonist options, has a similar appearance to Travis Bickle, the films main character, both sporting mohawks. |
Speed | 1994 | A side mission in the game features the protagonist having to drive a bus at high speed to avoid the vehicle from exploding. |
- Referenced
Film name | Release year | Reference |
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Blackwoods | 2002 | The game is played in the film. |
Resident Evil Apocalypse | 2004 | One of characters, when running past a zombiefied police officer, shouts "GTA, motherfucker, 10 points" in reference to the ability to score points introduced in the first Grand Theft Auto game. |
The Toybox | 2005 | The game is referenced in the film. |
Du & jag | 2006 | The game is referenced in the film. |
Skeleton Key 2: 667 Neighbor of the Beast | 2008 | The game is referenced in the film. |
Funny People | 2009 | The game is referenced in the film. |
The Other Guys | 2010 | The game is referenced in the film. |
Grand Theft Auto: London 1969 & Grand Theft Auto: London 1961
- References
Film name | Release year | Reference |
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Goldfinger | 1964 | The James Bomb is a reference to James Bond and is similar to the Aston Martin DB5. |
Thunderbirds Are Go | 1966 |
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Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery | 1997 | The Jug Swinger is based on the Jaguar E-Type used by Austin Powers, including the Union Jack paint work. |
The Avengers | 1998 | The Jugular E is similar in appearance to the Jaguar E-Type seen in the film, and is also available in the same colour. |
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The James Bomb.
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The Fab.
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The Jug Swinger.
GTA III Era
- References
Film name | Release year | Reference |
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The Simpsons Movie | 2007 | Homer Simpson is seen playing Grand Theft Walrus, which features a similar logo to that used in the Grand Theft Auto series since Grand Theft Auto III. |
Grand Theft Auto III
- References
Film name | Release year | Reference |
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42nd Street | 1933 | The film is referenced with a poster for a play called 69th Street. |
Guys and Dolls | 1955 | Along with the musical, the film is referenced with a poster for a play called Guys and Dogs. |
My Fair Lady | 1964 | Along with the musical, the film is referenced with a poster for a play called My Fair Ladyboy. |
Play Misty for Me | 1971 | The mission Drive Misty For Me is named after the film. |
The Godfather | 1972 | The names of Leone Family, Salvatore Leone and Joey Leone are references to the Corleone Family, Vito Corleone and Michael Corleone. |
Saturday Night Fever | 1977 | The film is referenced with a poster for a play called Saturday Night Beaver. |
Annie | 1982 | The film and the musical are referenced with a poster for a play called Fannie. |
The Pirates of Penzance | 1983 | Along with the musical, the film is referenced with a poster for a play called Pirates in Mens Pants. |
Scarface | 1983 | Most of the songs from the film are played on Flashback FM. |
This is Spinal Tap | 1984 | An advertisement for the Dormatron mentions setting 'it to 11', a reference to the phrase 'up to eleven' popularised in the film This is Spinal Tap. |
Goodfellas | 1990 | The film is referenced through an in-game poster for the film Badfellas. The poster also features an image of Salvatore Leone, voiced by Frank Vincent who appeared in the film. |
Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer | 1990 | The closing cutscene of GTA III, after The Exchange, features Claude and Maria Latore walking into the Cochrane Dam before the screen goes black and a gun shot is heard. The possibility of Claude killing Maria is similar to Henry (played by Michael Rooker) in Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer, who kills his girlfriend at the end of the film. |
Boyz n the Hood | 1991 | The film is referenced through the Toyz van, which features the a logo reading Toyz'N The'Hood. |
Cats | 1998 | Along with the musical, the film is reference with a poster for a play called Rats. |
Payback | 1999 | The plot line of the film involves a criminal (Porter, played by Mel Gibson) being left for dead after being shot during an armed robbery by his partners in crime. The films main gang also sends out a hit squad to kill Porter and the film ends with Porter and call girl Rosie leaving for their new life after the death of the gangs leaders. This is similar to how Claude is shot and left for dead by Catalina and Miguel, before killing Catalina and leaving with Maria Latore. Claude is also attacked by a Colombian Cartel death squad. |
- Referenced
Film name | Release year | Reference |
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Stuart Little 2 | 2002 | George Little, played by Jonathan Lipnicki, and his friend can be seen playing the game. |
Malibu's Most Wanted | 2003 | Brad "B-Rad G" Gluckman, played by Jamie Kennedy, sees off an ambush from a rival gang. He later states he learnt how through GTA III. |
The Return of the Forest Monster | 2003 | A character in the film can be seen playing the game. |
Kuya | 2004 | Ferdie, played by Oyo Boy Sotto, can be seen playing the game. |
National Lampoon's Adam & Eve | 2005 | The GTA III game case can be seen during the film. |
This is... Amir | 2009 | Amir, played by Amir Bradley, can be seen playing the game. |
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The 69th Street poster.
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The Guys and Dogs poster.
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The My Fair Ladyboy poster.
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The Saturday Night Beaver poster.
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The Fannie poster.
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The Pirates in Mens Pants poster.
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The Badfellas poster, featuring Salvatore Leone (left).
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The Toyz'N The'Hood logo.
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The Rats poster.
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The final cutscene of GTA III during The Exchange, similar to Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer and Payback.
Film personnel
Film name | Date of birth | Reference |
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Arnold Schwarzenegger | July 30, 1947 | Arnold Schwarzenegger is paradied in Grand Theft Auto III by Chuck Schwartz, who appears in advertisements for the film Half-Cocked, which is a likely reference to Schwarzenegger's previous steroid use and testicular atrophy, a known of steroid use. The films tagline is "One Man, One Night, One Gun", a reference to Schwarzenegger's usual action film roles. |
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The Half-Cocked film poster.