Pulp Fiction

Pulp Fiction (1994) poster

Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film is known for its eclectic dialogue, ironic mix of humor and violence, nonlinear storyline, and a host of cinematic allusions and pop culture references. It features an ensemble cast including John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel, Tim Roth, Amanda Plummer, Maria de Medeiros, Ving Rhames, and Bruce Willis.

Plot

The film's narrative is told out of chronological order and follows three main interrelated stories: the lives of two mob hitmen, a boxer, a gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits. These stories are:

• Vincent Vega and Marsellus Wallace's Wife: Vincent Vega (John Travolta) is a hitman who is ordered by his boss, Marsellus Wallace (Ving Rhames), to take his wife Mia (Uma Thurman) out for a night on the town while Wallace is away.
• The Gold Watch: Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis) is an aging boxer who is paid by Wallace to lose a fight. Instead, he double-crosses Wallace and tries to escape with his girlfriend.
• The Bonnie Situation: Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson) and Vincent Vega are hitmen who experience a series of mishaps after a job goes wrong, leading them to seek help from Winston Wolf (Harvey Keitel).

Cast

• John Travolta as Vincent Vega
• Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield
• Uma Thurman as Mia Wallace
• Bruce Willis as Butch Coolidge
• Ving Rhames as Marsellus Wallace
• Harvey Keitel as Winston Wolf
• Tim Roth as Pumpkin
• Amanda Plummer as Honey Bunny
• Maria de Medeiros as Fabienne

Production

Pulp Fiction was produced by Lawrence Bender and the screenplay was written by Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary. The film's development began in 1992, and it was shot over a period of several months in 1993. The film's distinctive style and structure have been widely imitated and parodied.

Reception

Pulp Fiction premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 1994, where it won the Palme d'Or. It was a major critical and commercial success, grossing over $213 million worldwide. The film received seven Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture, and won the award for Best Original Screenplay.

Legacy

Pulp Fiction is considered one of the greatest films ever made. It has been credited with revitalizing the career of John Travolta, who received an Academy Award nomination for his role. The film's success also cemented Quentin Tarantino's status as one of the most influential filmmakers of his generation.

Related Pages

• Quentin Tarantino
• John Travolta
• Samuel L. Jackson
• Uma Thurman
• Bruce Willis
• Crime film
• Cannes Film Festival
• Academy Awards