Pulp Fiction (1994)

The lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster and his wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in four tales of violence and redemption.

Director:

Quentin Tarantino

Writers:

Quentin Tarantino (stories), Roger Avary (stories)

Stars:

John Travolta, Uma Thurman, Samuel L. Jackson

Top Rated Movies #8 | Won 1 Oscar. Another 69 wins & 75 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Tim Roth	...	Pumpkin
Amanda Plummer	...	Honey Bunny
Laura Lovelace	...	Waitress
John Travolta	...	Vincent Vega
Samuel L. Jackson	...	Jules Winnfield
Phil LaMarr	...	Marvin
Frank Whaley	...	Brett
Burr Steers	...	Roger
Bruce Willis	...	Butch Coolidge
Ving Rhames	...	Marsellus Wallace
Paul Calderon	...	Paul
Bronagh Gallagher	...	Trudi
Rosanna Arquette	...	Jody
Eric Stoltz	...	Lance
Uma Thurman	...	Mia Wallace

Storyline

Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) and Vincent Vega (John Travolta) are two hit men who are out to retrieve a suitcase stolen from their employer, mob boss Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames). Wallace has also asked Vincent to take his wife Mia (Uma Thurman) out a few days later when Wallace himself will be out of town. Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) is an aging boxer who is paid by Wallace to lose his fight. The lives of these seemingly unrelated people are woven together comprising of a series of funny, bizarre and uncalled-for incidents.

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Plot Keywords:

nonlinear timeline | overdose | drug use | drug overdose | bondage | 

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Taglines:

Just because you are a character doesn't mean you have character.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama

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Certificate:

16

Did You Know?

Trivia

The handgun Marsellus Wallace pulls out after being run over by Butchs Honda Civic is a Smith & Wesson 4506 with adjustable sights.

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Goofs

(at around 2h 15 mins) During the coffee shop robbery, when Pumpkin has the manager's head pinned to the counter, a crew member is reflected in the cash register.

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Quotes

[first lines]
Pumpkin: Forget it. Too risky. I'm through doing that shit.
Yolanda: You always say that. That same thing every time, "I'm through, never again, too dangerous".
Pumpkin: I know that's what I always say. I'm always right, too.
Yolanda: But you forget about it in a day or two.
Pumpkin: Yeah, well the days of me forgetting are over, and the days of me remembering have just begun.

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Crazy Credits

The opening credits end with Produced by Lawrence Bender. Usually movies end opening credits with the Director's credit, however Written and Directed by Quentin Tarantino starts the end credits.

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Alternate Versions

In the United Arab Emirates, a completely different version of the film was released theatrically. The film was re-edited so that each story was told without intercutting. The Vincent Vega/Jules Winnfield story and the Bonnie Situation were first, then the story concerning Vincent Vega and Marcellus Wallace's wife was told, and finally the Gold Watch story was told. The film ended with Butch and Fabian riding off on the chopper.

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Connections

Referenced in Chelsea Lately: Episode #6.192 (2012)

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Soundtracks

Rumble
Written by Link Wray (as F.L. Wray Sr.) and Milt Grant (as M. Cooper)
Performed by Link Wray And His Raymen
Courtesy of Rollercoaster Records, England

User Reviews

It's Wild, It's Chaotic, It's Pulp Fiction!!!

My oh my. "Pulp Fiction" is one of those roller-coasters of a movie. It is both a joy and a trial to sit through. Amazingly original and unforgettable, Quentin Tarantino's trash masterpiece never gets old or seem outdated. It put a face on American independent film making in 1994. Miramax had been around since the 1970s and no one had heard of it before this film. Studios went into a panic when this film came out because they knew it would be an amazing hit. Of course it was. Independent film making became the rage and hit its peak in 1996 when four of the five nominated Best Picture films were from independent studios. The screenplay and direction by Tarantino are quite amazing, but the cast makes the film work. John Travolta (Oscar nominated) re-invented his career with this film. Bruce Willis cemented his celebrity. Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman (both Oscar nominees) became marketable superstars. Others who make appearances include: Ving Rhames, Christopher Walken, Eric Stoltz, Rosanna Arquette, Steve Buscemi, Frank Whaley, Harvey Keitel, and of course Quentin Tarantino himself. They all leave lasting impressions as well. Samuel L. Jackson stood out the most to me, his lack of substantial screen time may have cost him the Oscar. Just an amazing accomplishment, all involved deserve recognition. Easily 5 stars out of 5.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official Site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Spanish French

Release Date:

1 December 1994 (Netherlands)

Also Known As:

Tiempos violentos

Filming Locations:

1435 Flower Street, Glendale, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$8,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$9,311,882, 16 October 1994

Gross USA:

$107,928,762

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$213,928,762

Company Credits

Production Co:

Miramax, A Band Apart, Jersey Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

154 min 178 min (original cut)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1