Pulp Fiction (1994)

Quentin Tarantino wrote and directed the 1994 American dark comedy crime film Pulp Fiction, which he co-wrote with Roger Avary. It tells numerous criminal Los Angeles stories. The title refers to pulp magazines and hardboiled crime novels from the mid-twentieth century, which were notorious for their graphic violence and snappy wit.

Tarantino's masterwork, Pulp Fiction, is largely recognized as his best film, with special appreciation for its scripting. Pulp Fiction was a critical and commercial success, winning the Palme d'Or at the 1994 Cannes Film Festival. It was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won Best Original Screenplay; Travolta, Jackson, and Thurman all received Academy Award nominations, and their careers were elevated as a result. Its creation, marketing, distribution, and financial success had a huge impact on independent filmmaking.

Detailed Information:
Directed by: Quentin Tarantino
Starring: John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, Harvey Keitel
Release dates: May 21, 1994 (Cannes), October 14, 1994 (United States)
Running time: 154 minutes