Tarantino Puts an End to Once Upon a Time...In Hollywood's Biggest Debate

Apart from its tremendous cast that includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, and Margot Robbie, the film's nuanced storytelling and Tarantino's distinct filmmaking made it a true cinematic experience.

However, one burning question that the film left unanswered was about the character of Cliff Booth played by Brad Pitt. Cliff is as a stuntman and best friend of Rick Dalton, a fading Hollywood TV star portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio.

One of the most ambiguous aspects of the movie is that it's never clarified whether Cliff's character killed his wife or not, leaving it to the viewer's interpretation.

But now, Tarantino has officially put the debate to rest through his recent novelization of the film. In the book, the director directly addresses the question, revealing that Cliff Booth did, in fact, kill his wife.

The novel revealed that Cliff's wife, Billie Booth, was a troubled woman with a history of abuse. After one particularly heated argument, Billie made the mistake of attacking Cliff, compelling him to defend himself.

In the heat of the moment, Cliff accidentally kills his wife in self-defense.

The novel also delves into a few other aspects of the film, such as Rick Dalton's acting career, and provides a deeper insight into the minds of the characters and the world they inhabit, making it a must-read for any fan of the film.

With a novelization at hand, fans of Tarantino's work now have two versions of the beloved story provided by the same director.

Tarantino's novelization of Once Upon a Time…In Hollywood has finally ended the debate that had been ongoing since the film's release.

While some might feel that the ambiguity surrounding Cliff's character was ruined, the revelation nevertheless sheds light on his troubled past and the events that shaped him.

Regardless of how one feels about the novel's impact on the film's lore, it offers a unique and entertaining way to revisit Tarantino's cinematic masterpiece.