Written in a dozen school notebooks, which the 30-year-old Tarantino took on the plane to Los Angeles, the screenplay was a mess—hundreds of pages of indecipherable handwriting.

How old was Quentin Tarantino when he made Pulp Fiction?

My guess is that Tarantino, who was born in 1963 probably shot Pulp Fiction in 1993 when he was 30 and, while he most likely started writing the screenplay years before - maybe while working at the video store with Roger Avary, who gets a co-writing credit - but I suspect that he was tweaking it right up to and ...

How old was Uma Thurman in Pulp Fiction?

Uma Thurman was only 24 years old when she starred in Pulp Fiction as Mia Wallace, the wife of gang boss Marsellus Wallace who seamlessly dances the twist, overdoses on heroin and takes a shot of adrenaline straight to the heart all in one night.

How did Quentin Tarantino come up with Pulp Fiction?

The initial inspiration was the three-part horror anthology film Black Sabbath (1963), by Italian filmmaker Mario Bava. The Tarantino–Avary project was provisionally titled "Black Mask", after the seminal hardboiled crime fiction magazine.

How did Uma Thurman get cast in Pulp Fiction?

In Quentin Tarantino's neo-noir black comedy Pulp Fiction (1994), Thurman played Mia Wallace, the wife of a Los Angeles mobster. Several actresses were considered for the role, but Tarantino wanted Thurman after their first meeting.

Quentin Tarantino on Pulp Fiction's Influence

Did Johnny Depp play in Pulp Fiction?

In the film, the role of Pumpkin went to Tim Roth. According to recent reports, however, Tarantino had made a backup plan if Tom Roth had refused. In the list of actors to play the role of Pumpkin, Johnny Depp was a strong second contender and the world would have surely loved him in that role!

What actor turned down Pulp Fiction?

Mickey Rourke was offered the role of Butch Coolidge but turned it down. The part ended up going to Bruce Willis, who delivered a solid performance. Even so, I'm disappointed Rourke didn't take it, as I think he would have been perfect.

What is the controversial scene in Pulp Fiction?

Vincent turned to the backseat to ask for Marvin's opinion, but they hit a bump and Vincent accidentally shot Marvin in the face. Despite its themes, Pulp Fiction only has seven deaths, but they were graphic and shocking enough to cause controversy.

How much did Bruce Willis get paid for Pulp Fiction?

Willis' upfront pay was just $800,000—which, it's been reported, is also what all the other stars in the movie, including John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson and Uma Thurman, received—but a cut of the profits ultimately earned Willis several million dollars for Pulp Fiction.

Who was the first choice for Pulp Fiction?

While many of Tarantino's first picks ended up in the film (including Roth, Plummer, Keitel, Ving Rhames and Christopher Walken), some have different first options. For Vincent, Michael Madsen was Tarantino's first choice, who he previously worked with on 1992's Reservoir Dogs.

Who is the girl on the cover of Pulp Fiction?

Why is Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman) the only one on the poster ? Because the "pulp fiction" paperback books the movie is patterned after typically featured a sexy woman on the cover. The prominent position of the gun alerts the reader that there will be plenty of violence as well.

How old was Samuel L Jackson during Pulp Fiction?

Although he had been acting in small roles and in theatre productions, it was not until he was 40 years old that he received his first major role in Do the Right Thing (1989) and he was 45 when he became a star with Pulp Fiction (1994).

Did Vincent love Mia in Pulp Fiction?

Most likely nothing more than friendship. Vincent and Mia had good chemistry and after dinner and dancing, he wanted to give her way more than a foot massage. However, both were smart enough to understand the consequences for betraying Mia's husband Marsellus, so anything physical was out of the question.

Why is Pulp Fiction a masterpiece?

Containing numerous references to other films, it is like a great work of abstract art, or "art about art." It has all the characteristics we associate with great movies: fine writing, first-rate acting, unforgettable characters, and one of the most well-constructed narratives I've ever seen in a film.

What was the point of Pulp Fiction?

As I said, in general, the film is about American nihilism. More specifically, it is about the transformation of two characters: Jules (Samuel L. Jackson) and Butch (Bruce Willis).

What is considered Quentin Tarantino's best film?

How much weight did John Travolta gain for Pulp Fiction?

There is certainly nothing transparent in Travolta's appearance. He was more than 40 pounds heavier for “Pulp Fiction” than he was for “Saturday Night Fever” and is unabashed about it. There's a scene in the film where he is compelled to strip, and, by his own description, it's not a pretty sight.

How much did John Travolta get paid for Pulp Fiction?

Travolta earns approximately $20 million per movie. Shockingly, he only made $150,000 for his role in Pulp Fiction, one of his lowest paychecks ever. (Funny because the film grossed $213 million worldwide.)

Why was Pulp Fiction banned?

Pulp Fiction (1994)

Malaysia disregarded Pulp Fiction for release and banned the Quentin Tarantino film scenes featuring drug abuse, explicit nudity and sexual violence.

What was the point of the gimp in Pulp Fiction?

Apparently, The Gimp is a hitchiker who fell victim to Maynard and his brother. Plus, Tarantino intended for the poor guy to die by the end of the film: “It doesn't quite play this way in the movie, but in my mind when I wrote it, the Gimp's dead. Butch knocked him out and then when he passed out he hung himself.

Why is Pulp Fiction in a weird order?

Why Pulp Fiction Isn't In Chronological Order. While Quentin Tarantino's decision to tell the Pulp Fiction plot out of chronological order was partially stylistic, as he had just done so for the timeline of 1992's Reservoir Dogs, the nonlinear format also has a purpose in making the entire story more compelling.

Who auditioned for Jules in Pulp Fiction?

Jackson Was Mistaken For Laurence Fishburne When He Auditioned For Pulp Fiction. Speaking to Vulture, Jackson shared that he was greeted by the casting people as "Mr. Fishburne", as they mistook him for Laurence Fishburne, who was previously offered the role of Jules Winnfield but turned it down.

Why didn't Larry Fishburne do Pulp Fiction?

“It wasn't about the part."

But the role of Jules in Tarantino's breakout 1994 film was initially offered to Laurence Fishburne. In an interview with The Ringer at the top of 2020, the controversy-stirring director claimed Fishburne rejected the role because it wasn't a lead in the film.

Who almost played Jules in Pulp Fiction?

It's true: the fan-favorite role of Jules Winnfield in Pulp Fiction was nearly filled by Laurence Fishburne.