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Pulp poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.5 / 100
1972·Comedy / Crime / Drama·1h 35m

PULP

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

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.

Above the Line
Mike Hodges·DirectorMike Hodges·WriterOusama Rawi·Director of PhotographyGeorge Martin·MusicJohn Glen·Editor
Cast
Michael Caine·Mickey KingMickey Rooney·Preston GilbertLionel Stander·Ben DinuccioLizabeth Scott·Princess Betty CippolaNadia Cassini·Liz AdamsDennis Price·The EnglishmanAl Lettieri·MillerLeopoldo Trieste·MarcovicAmerigo Tot·PartisanRobert Sacchi·The Bogeyman
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 3
Mike Hodges·DirectorMichael Dryhurst·Assistant DirectorDoreen Dearnaley·Continuity
Writing· 1
Mike Hodges·Writer
Camera· 3
Ousama Rawi·Director of PhotographyDusty Miller·Camera OperatorJohn Jay·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
John Glen·Editor
Sound & Music· 6
George Martin·MusicPeter Horrocks·Sound EditorGeorge Martin·ConductorGerry Humphreys·Sound RecordistChristian Wangler·Sound RecordistRichard Laughton·Boom Operator
Art & Design· 6
Patrick Downing·Production DesignDarrell Lass·Art DirectionGitt Magrini·Costume DesignSyd Nightingale·Construction ManagerGeorge Partleton·Makeup ArtistPaul Engelen·Makeup Artist
Production· 6
Michael Caine·ProducerMichael Klinger·ProducerDenton Scott·Production AccountantRobert Sterne·Production SupervisorIrene Lamb·CastingVicki Deason·Production Secretary
Other Departments· 4
Philippe Pickford·Wardrobe MasterJean Osborne·Unit PublicistRon Ballanger·Special EffectsMike Jones·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
69.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.9
OF 10
IMDb
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Pulp's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Mysterious, Dramatic
Composition
Layered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features an illustrated scene with a man in a white suit and dark tie walking away from a yellow and red truck parked on a sandy beach next to the oc”

Key Elements
TruckMan In White SuitFigure Lying On SandRed Box
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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