Liputan6.com, Jakarta - Veteran actor John Travolta has carved his name in Hollywood cinema history with a variety of unforgettable, iconic roles.
Throughout his illustrious career, John Travolta has starred in dozens of films across various genres.
Some of these have even achieved legendary status and are still frequently discussed today.
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These films were not only commercial successes but also received high praise from critics and audiences, as reflected in ratings on leading film platforms like IMDb.
Pulp Fiction
The 1994 film "Pulp Fiction" tops the list with a fantastic IMDb score of 8.9/10.
This independent black comedy was written and directed by Quentin Tarantino, who developed the story with Roger Avary.
"Pulp Fiction" is known for its non-linear storyline and interconnected narratives, telling four stories centered on crime and violence in Los Angeles.
In the film, John Travolta plays Vincent Vega, an iconic hitman.
He stars opposite Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield, Vincent's partner, and Bruce Willis as Butch Coolidge, a boxer.
The chemistry between the actors and the sharp dialogue are among the film's main strengths, making it an unforgettable watch.
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Face/Off
In second place is the 1997 sci-fi action thriller "Face/Off," with an IMDb score of 7.3/10. Directed by John Woo, the film stars John Travolta as FBI agent Sean Archer and Nicolas Cage as terrorist Castor Troy.
The central premise is an experimental operation in which the two characters swap faces and identities, creating a profound conflict.
The story of "Face/Off" centers on FBI Special Agent Sean Archer's personal vendetta against Castor Troy after Castor murdered Archer's son.
To uncover the location of a bomb planted by Castor in Los Angeles, Archer agrees to undergo an experimental face transplant to look like Castor.
This decision plunges Archer into a dark and dangerous world, risking everything for the sake of justice.
Get Shorty
The 1995 gangster comedy "Get Shorty" comes in third place with an IMDb score of 7.1/10.
Directed by Barry Sonnenfeld and written by Scott Frank, the film is adapted from the novel by Elmore Leonard.
John Travolta stars as Chili Palmer, a Miami loan shark who accidentally finds himself drawn into the world of Hollywood film production.
Chili Palmer comes to Hollywood to collect a gambling debt from film producer Harry Zimm.
However, he is drawn to the idea of making a film based on his own life, seeing the potential for a compelling story.
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Grease
Returning to the musical era, "Grease" (1978) remains one of John Travolta's most beloved films, with an IMDb score of 7.2/10.
This musical romantic comedy was directed by Randal Kleiser and based on the stage musical of the same name.
Travolta plays Danny Zuko, a "greaser" who falls in love with Australian transfer student Sandy Olsson (Olivia Newton-John) over the summer.
Their reunion at Rydell High School forms the core of the story, as Danny must maintain his "bad-boy" image in front of his gang, the T-Birds, which often annoys Sandy.
This conflict between image and feelings is the main attraction of this iconic teen romance.
Saturday Night Fever
Rounding out this list is 1977's "Saturday Night Fever," with an IMDb score of 6.8/10.
This dance drama was directed by John Badham and produced by Robert Stigwood.
John Travolta stars as Tony Manero, a 19-year-old Italian-American from Brooklyn who finds an escape from his dreary daily life through disco dancing.
Despite working in a hardware store, Tony's true passion is dancing, dominating the dance floor at the 2001 Odyssey nightclub.
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