The first mainstream Hollywood release from the pen of Quentin Tarantino (it came out a year after the indie release of Tarantino's "Reservoir Dogs"), "True Romance" proved a change of pace for rising stars Christian Slater and Val Kilmer, gave an early boost to some lesser-known actors (Patricia Arquette, Brad Pitt, James Gandolfini, Tom Sizemore), and provided a couple of veterans (Dennis Hopper, Christopher Walken) with an unforgettable scene.
In the two decades since, several of the cast members have flourished, while a few faltered. Three of the principals died shocking, unexpected deaths, while a fourth, after a long and distinguished career, still left us too soon. Here's what became of the makers of "True Romance."
