Pulp Fiction is a 1994 American crime film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. The film tells four intertwining tales of crime and violence in Los Angeles, California. The title refers to the pulp magazines and hardboiled crime novels popular during the mid-20th century, known for their graphic violence and punchy dialogue. The film stars John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Ving Rhames, and Uma Thurman.
The narrative of Pulp Fiction is told out of chronological order, with events jumping back and forth between the four stories. The films primary narratives revolve around Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Jules Winnfield (Samuel L. Jackson), two hitmen in the employ of mob boss Marsellus Wallace. They are tasked with retrieving a valuable belonging of Wallace's from a group of would-be crooks led by a young and naive guy named Brett (Frank Whaley) . The film also follows the story of Butch Coolidge (Bruce Willis), a boxer who double-crosses Wallace, and Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman), Marsellus's wife.
Pulp Fiction's nonlinear narrative structure, unconventional style, and extensive homage and pastiche have led critics to describe it as a touchstone of postmodern film. The film is widely regarded as Tarantino's magnum opus, with particular praise for its screenwriting and the performances of its cast.
