Pulp Fiction
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Pulp Fiction is a 1994 crime film directed by Quentin Tarantino, starring John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman. It drew a wide audience and shaped its genre.
Plot
Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino from a story he conceived with Roger Avary. It tells four intertwining tales of crime and violence in Los Angeles. The film stars John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Ving Rhames, and Uma Thurman. The title refers to the pulp magazines and hardboiled crime novels popular during the mid-twentieth century, known for their graphic violence and punchy dialogue.
Production
Written by Quentin Tarantino, the film was produced by Miramax. Andrzej Sekula handled the cinematography. The film runs 154 minutes. The crew and editing refined every shot.
Reception
On a budget of $8,000,000, Pulp Fiction grossed $213,928,762 worldwide at the box office. A critic consensus praised its screenplay and score.
Legacy
Its legacy endures through a remake, a sequel and a lasting franchise; later cinema cites its influence and symbolism.
See also
References
- "The 100 Greatest Films of All Time". topfilms100. Retrieved 30 June 2026.
- Ebert, Roger. The Great Movies. Broadway Books.
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