Pulp Fiction (1994)

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A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper. Their adventures unfurl in three stories that ingeniously trip back and forth in time.

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Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath (1963)1
 His Girl Friday
His Girl Friday (1940)2
 Kiss Me Deadly
Kiss Me Deadly (1955)3
 Band of Outsiders
Band of Outsiders (1964)4
 Le Samouraï
Le Samouraï (1967)5
 Scarface
Scarface (1983)6
 King of New York
King of New York (1990)7

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The Prestige
The Prestige (2006)8
 Snatch
Snatch (2000)9
 Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)10
 The Rock
The Rock (1996)11
 Desperado
Desperado (1995)12

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Influenced By

  1. Black Sabbath (1963)
    "Mario Bava's horror anthology inspired the non-linear, multi-story structure of *Pulp Fiction*. Tarantino admired how *Black Sabbath* interwove different narratives, a technique he emulated in his film." Pulp Fiction Wikipedia
  2. His Girl Friday (1940)
    "The rapid-fire dialogue and overlapping conversations in Howard Hawks' screwball comedy influenced the witty banter in *Pulp Fiction*. Tarantino even had actors watch *His Girl Friday* to capture the desired pacing and delivery." 7 Classic Films That Inspired Quentin Tarantino's Movies Andrea M. Ciriaco Collider
  3. Kiss Me Deadly (1955)
    "Robert Aldrich's film noir featured a mysterious glowing box, which inspired the enigmatic briefcase in *Pulp Fiction*. The briefcase's contents are never revealed, adding to its mystique, much like the box in *Kiss Me Deadly*." Far Out Magazine source
  4. Band of Outsiders (1964)
    "Jean-Luc Godard's film includes a dance scene that inspired the iconic twist contest between Vincent Vega and Mia Wallace in *Pulp Fiction*. Tarantino showed this scene to John Travolta and Uma Thurman before filming their dance sequence." Pulp Fiction Wikipedia
  5. Le Samouraï (1967)
    "Directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, this French noir film influenced the costume design and the stoic demeanor of characters in *Pulp Fiction*. Tarantino and costume designer Betsy Heimann discussed French noir films featuring Alain Delon, leading to the distinctive black suits worn by characters." Alain Delon Wikipedia
  6. Scarface (1983)
    "Quentin Tarantino's film contains elements reminiscent of "Scarface," particularly in its portrayal of crime and violence. The film's intertwining stories of criminals and hitmen echo the chaotic underworld depicted in "Scarface."" 10 Sprawling Crime Sagas To Watch If You Like Scarface Ben Sherlock ScreenRant
  7. King of New York (1990)
    "Quentin Tarantino has expressed admiration for "King of New York," considering it a cinematic masterpiece that influenced his filmmaking style. The film's narrative structure and character development bear similarities to Tarantino's work." This Forgotten Gangster Movie Is One of Quentin Tarantino's Favorites Angelo Delos Trinos CBR

Influenced

  1. The Prestige (2006)
    "Nolan admired the structure of *Pulp Fiction*, which influenced his use of non-linear storytelling in *The Prestige*." Cinematic style of Christopher Nolan Wikipedia
  2. Snatch (2000)
    "Ritchie has cited Quentin Tarantino as an influence on his work." Guy Ritchie Wikipedia
  3. Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998)
    "The film's non-linear narrative and dark humor influenced Ritchie's approach to storytelling, leading to comparisons between the two films." Pulp Fiction: 5 Movies That Influenced It (& 5 Movies It Influenced) Ben Sherlock ScreenRant
  4. The Rock (1996)
    "The use of a hypodermic needle to the heart in "The Rock" mirrors a memorable scene from "Pulp Fiction."" RogerEbert.com source
  5. Desperado (1995)
    "Quentin Tarantino's film inspired Rodriguez's use of dark humor and stylized violence in "Desperado."" DESPERADO (1995) • Frame Rated Jono Simpson Frame Rated