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Pulp

Pulp

Write it. Live it. But try not to be it.

19725.71h 35m

Overview

A seedy writer of sleazy pulp novels is recruited by a quirky, reclusive ex-actor to help him write his biography at his house in Malta.

Directed by Mike Hodges
Written by Mike Hodges
Produced by Michael Klinger, Michael Caine
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Top Cast

Michael Caine

Michael Caine

Mickey King

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Preston Gilbert

Lionel Stander

Lionel Stander

Ben Dinuccio

Lizabeth Scott

Lizabeth Scott

Princess Betty Cippola

Nadia Cassini

Nadia Cassini

Liz Adams

Dennis Price

Dennis Price

The Englishman

Al Lettieri

Al Lettieri

Miller

Leopoldo Trieste

Leopoldo Trieste

Marcovic

Amerigo Tot

Amerigo Tot

Partisan

Robert Sacchi

Robert Sacchi

The Bogeyman

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Themes & Keywords

funeralclairvoyanceauthorwriter

About Pulp

Pulp is a mystery, crime, drama, comedy film released in 1972 exploring themes of funeral, clairvoyance, author, writer. Directed by Mike Hodges, it stars Michael Caine, Mickey Rooney, Lionel Stander. A seedy writer of sleazy pulp novels is recruited by a quirky, reclusive ex-actor to help him write his biography at his house in Malta.

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