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Fred Raskin is an American film editor recognized for his work on major contemporary action and drama films. He began his career as an assistant editor under Sally Menke before stepping in to edit Quentin Tarantino's 2012 revisionist Western 'Django Unchained' following Menke's passing. Raskin is also widely known for his frequent collaborations with director James Gunn, having edited Marvel's 'Guardians of the Galaxy' franchise from 2014 onward. His editing credits extend to massive commercial action franchises, including the 'Fast & Furious' series.
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Who edited Django Unchained?
Fred Raskin edited Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained, released in 2012. The film is a revisionist Western starring Jamie Foxx, Christoph Waltz, and Leonardo DiCaprio.
How did Fred Raskin begin working with Quentin Tarantino?
Raskin began as an assistant editor under Sally Menke, Tarantino’s longtime editor. After Menke died in 2010, Raskin took over editing Django Unchained.
What other films has Fred Raskin edited?
Raskin edited The Hateful Eight, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and Guardians of the Galaxy. His credits cover both Tarantino’s dialogue-heavy films and large-scale action productions.
Why was Django Unchained a major editing assignment?
The film combines nonlinear storytelling, long dialogue scenes, violence, and several shifts in tone. Raskin had to shape a large amount of material into Tarantino’s nearly three-hour Western narrative.
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