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Pulp

1972-11-01 · 95 min · ★ 5.8

Mystery · Crime · Drama · Comedy

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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Directors
Mike Hodges
Production companies
Three Michaels Film Productions
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

Top Cast

Michael CaineMichael CaineMickey King
Mickey RooneyMickey RooneyPreston Gilbert
Lionel StanderLionel StanderBen Dinuccio
Lizabeth ScottLizabeth ScottPrincess Betty Cippola
Nadia CassiniNadia CassiniLiz Adams
Dennis PriceDennis PriceThe Englishman
Al LettieriAl LettieriMiller
Leopoldo TriesteLeopoldo TriesteMarcovic
Amerigo TotAmerigo TotPartisan
Robert SacchiRobert SacchiThe Bogeyman
Giulio DonniniGiulio DonniniTyping Pool Manager
Luciano PigozziLuciano PigozziClairvoyant
Maria Cumani QuasimodoMaria Cumani QuasimodoOffice Manageress
Liù BosisioLiù BosisioTypist #1
Cristina GaïoniCristina GaïoniTypist #2
Janet ÅgrenJanet ÅgrenPublisher's Receptionist
Irene Sophie OppermanCoach Trip Hostess
Iver GilbornCoach Tourist
Elaine OlcottCoach Tourist
Ave NinchiAve NinchiFat Chambermaid

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