John Travolta’s publicists and Travolta himself often promote the idea that Pulp Fiction was the film that “rescued” his career from the brink of obscurity. However, this narrative overlooks that Look Who’s Talking Now, the third and least successful franchise installment was released in November 1993—just six months before Pulp Fiction premiered at Cannes. Travolta had just finished working on Look Who’s Talking Now and was already filming Pulp Fiction when the comedy was released in theaters.
Similarly, Pulp Fiction also served as a major boost to the career of surf-rock legend Dick Dale. His signature fiery, staccato guitar playing breathes electric energy into the film’s soundtrack, particularly in the iconic opening scene, where the tension builds as Amanda Plummer’s character threatens to “execute every mother****** last one of you.” Dale’s music, much like Travolta’s performance, became a key element in the film’s resurgence of their respective careers.
Pulp Fiction was a gritty, no-holds-barred thrill ride that assembled an all-star cast, including John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, and Uma Thurman, to weave together a series of twisted, interlocking stories that plunge deep into the seedy underbelly of crime. Each tale drips with tension, dark humor, and a kind of offbeat cool that only Tarantino could conjure, leading these seemingly separate narratives to smash together in a brutal, unforgettable crime caper.
The film was long, sprawling, and unrelenting—yet audiences couldn’t get enough. It blasted through the box office, raking in over $200 million worldwide, and became a critical darling, earning raves from every corner of the globe. The Academy couldn’t ignore its punch, either. Pulp Fiction grabbed seven Oscar nominations, with Quentin Tarantino walking away with the coveted Best Original Screenplay statuette, cementing his place as Hollywood’s reigning king of pulp noir.
This collector’s edition is exclusive to Amazon, so once it sells out here, you won’t have any backup retailers to rely on. Along with a 4K UHD Blu-ray, you’ll get standard Blu-ray and digital versions of Pulp Fiction and the following collectibles:
- Deluxe hardcover slipcase
- Jack Rabbit Slim’s Scene Pop-Up-O Card (folds out from the box)
- 8 lobby card reproductions
- Photography contact sheet
- A sticker sheet with six stickers
- New Box
Special features are included on both the 4K and standard Blu-ray discs. We’ve noted which bonus content is on the 4K disc below:
- Not the Usual Mindless Boring Getting to Know You Chit Chat (4K)
- Here are Some Facts on the Fiction (4K)
- Enhanced trivia track (4K)
- Interviews with the cast
- Behind-the-scenes footage
- Cannes Film Festival footage
- Deleted scenes
- Marketing Gallery
- Additional featurettes
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