Pulp (1972)

Name: Pulp
Director: Mike Hodges
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Drama, Comedy
Released: 1972-11-01
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Cast: Michael Caine, Mickey Rooney, Lionel Stander, Lizabeth Scott

Mystery Crime Drama Comedy

Director: Mike Hodges

Cast: Michael Caine, Mickey Rooney, Lionel Stander, Lizabeth Scott

Runtime95 min

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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.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Pulp (1972), directed by Mike Hodges, is a mystery-crime-comedy film that received a mixed critical reception, with some praising its quirky humor and social commentary, while others found it uneven in tone. The film did not receive any major awards recognition, but it has maintained a cult following over the years, with an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 indicating a moderately positive audience reception.

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Fans of Michael Caine's charismatic performances and offbeat crime comedies will enjoy this 1972 film directed by Mike Hodges, which blends mystery, dark humor, and commentary on sleazy pulp fiction with a compelling lead performance.

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Pulp is a 1972 British comedy thriller film, directed by Mike Hodges and starring Michael Caine, Mickey Rooney and Lizabeth Scott.