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American cult film directed by Quentin Tarantino in 1994, featuring stars such as John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman and Bruce Willis.

Awards:

  • Nominated for 7 Oscars
  • Was awarded the Oscar for Best Original Screenplay (Tarantino & Avary)
  • Was awarded Palme d'Or at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival

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Starring:

  • John Travolta
  • Samuel L. Jackson
  • Uma Thurman
  • Harvey Keitel
  • Tim Roth
  • Amanda Plummer
  • Maria de Medeiros
  • Ving Rhames
  • Eric Stoltz
  • Rosanna Arquette
  • Christopher Walken
  • Bruce Willis
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What has the greatest chance of being in Marcellus Wallace's briefcase?

In Pulp Fiction, there is a briefcase which has contents that are kept very secret. What item is most likely to be in the briefcase?
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Did Vincent Vega shoot Marvin on purpose?

In a very popular scene from the movie Pulp Fiction, Jules Winfield (Samuel L. Jackson) and Vincent Vega (John Travolta) are discussing about Jules' will to retire from being an hitman. They are carrying a guy, named Marvin, in the back of the car,…
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How did Pulp Fiction spawn Travolta's comeback?

If you were to analyze the popularity surge Travolta earned after doing Pulp Fiction, how would it breakdown? He did a great job in the movie and his character was very entertaining; but all the actors in this movie did a tremendous job in creating…
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Did Jules Winfield know Vincent Vega before the Royale with Cheese scene?

Chronologically, the first scene of Pulp Fiction is when we see Jules Winfield and Vincent Vegas driving on their way to a hit, the Royale with Cheese scene. They discuss beer in theaters, mayo on fries, and Royale with Cheese hamburgers. In this…
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What makes the dance sequence from Pulp Fiction so iconic?

Various sources say that John Travolta and Uma Thurman's dance sequence is "now-famous" and "iconic," some compare it to how Travolta danced earlier in movies like Grease and Saturday Night Fever. But what is it exactly about this scene that makes…
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Were the bullet holes already in the wall?

In Pulp Fiction, the bullet holes seem to already be in the wall before the dude who looks like Jerry Seinfeld shoots at Jules and Vincent, was this a mistake? At 1:08 you can clearly see the bullet holes, Then at 1:39 the same holes are still…
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When Butch walks back to his apartment, what is the radio in the background saying about Jackrabbit Slim's?

At around 1:28 in Pulp Fiction, as Butch walks past this random house on his way to get the gold watch back from his apartment, a radio can be heard in the background. The only part of the broadcast I can make out is "This is the Jackrabbit…
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Why did Jules have to give Ringo $1,500?

In one of the more famous Pulp Fiction scenes, Jules and Vincent are eating at a diner when Ringo and Honey Bunny decide to rob it. Their attempt doesn't go well. At one point, Jules tells Ringo to open up his wallet and take out…
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Why was Butch's taxi ride background black and white?

In Pulp Fiction, Butch has a scene where he takes the cab. In this scene, the background is black and white, and is quite surreal. I am guessing there is a reason for this, most likely a reference (I'm a teenager, so I'm guessing this is a…
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Are the "My name is Pitt / My name is Paul" rhymes in Pulp Fiction a real-world reference?

In the movie Pulp Fiction, two separate characters at two separate times make first-name based rhymes. The first time, Jules says: My name's Pitt, and your ass ain't talking your way out of this shit. The second time, the bartender says: My name…
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Pulp Fiction’s theme of redemption

Is Pulp Fiction really about redemption in the religio-moral sense, as online commentary suggests? I just watched the film for a second time (the first time was a few years ago), and although I did notice details pretty obviously hinting at a theme…
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What is the role of Winston Wolfe?

In the movie Pulp Fiction Winston Wolfe says about himself: "I'm Winston Wolfe. I solve problems.". But what does he mean with that and what really was his role?
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Why wasn't Vincent more furtive in the bathroom?

In Pulp Fiction (1994), when Butch goes back to get his watch, he enters the apartment. After perceiving that he is alone, he relaxes, starts moving normally, even makes a pop-tart. Wouldn't all of this movement have caused enough noise for Vincent…
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How did Marcellus know he was double-crossed by Butch?

In Pulp Fiction, Butch the boxer fights another guy and accidentally kils him. The "deal" with Marcellus that he struck was to throw the fight in the 5th round. IIRC the fight ended in the 4th round with the opponent dying. Butch obviously planned…
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Was "Martin and Lewis" / "Amos and Andy" ever in actual use?

In Pulp Fiction, when Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace are ordering their meals at Jack Rabbit Slim's, their waiter (dressed as Buddy Holly) asks Mia if she wants her $5 milkshake "Martin and Lewis or Amos 'n Andy". This reference to a white and a black…
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