Possible Clues:

• Director Tarantino
• He directed Samuel in 'Pulp Fiction'
• He directed Samuel in "Pulp Fiction"
• '-- Durward', novel by Sir Walter Scott
• WWII correspondent Reynolds
• -- Tarantino, US director and screenwriter
• Crisp raconteur, totally exposing one employed by the state
• In Iraq, a nut not requiring ten rounds, shooting American?
• San ___ (Western pen)
• - - Durward, novel by Sir Walter Scott