Reservoir Dogsis a modern crime classic, following the before-and-after of a jewel heist gone wrong.
One of the supporting members of the crew is Mr. Blue, portrayed byEdward Bunker.
Bunker even becamethe youngest prisoner to ever serve time at San Quentin, at the age of 17.
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His final stint in prison came afterhe avoided a 20-year-sentence for drug pushing.
He ended up serving five years.
It would be the last time he engaged in any criminal activity.
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During his time in prison, Bunker began reading a lot, and eventually began writing as well.
His life experience bled into his work, which often revolved around convicts assimilating into a non-criminal lifestyle.
Bunker’s writing led to his eventual Hollywood success story.
Who is the man behind the mask?
It is a movie with a heightened approach in terms of writing, direction, and performance.
Edward Bunker’s inclusion saw a living piece of crime cinema history leaving his mark on Tarantino’s debut.
