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.
Pulp (1972) is a mystery, crime, drama and comedy film directed by Mike Hodges, released on November 1, 1972 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Michael Caine, Mickey Rooney, Lionel Stander and Lizabeth Scott. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 52 ratings.
Watch the official trailer for Pulp before you stream it.
Michael Caine
as Mickey King
Mickey Rooney
as Preston Gilbert
Lionel Stander
as Ben Dinuccio
Lizabeth Scott
as Princess Betty Cippola
Nadia Cassini
as Liz Adams
Dennis Price
as The Englishman
Al Lettieri
as Miller
Leopoldo Trieste
as Marcovic
Amerigo Tot
as Partisan
Robert Sacchi
as The Bogeyman
Giulio Donnini
as Typing Pool Manager
Luciano Pigozzi
as Clairvoyant
Directed by Mike Hodges, written by Mike Hodges, produced by Michael Klinger and Michael Caine.
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 52 ratings.
Despite an half decent cast, Michael Caine ("King") just can't carry this and after about fifteen minutes, once we have established the premiss, it all just falls into a well trammelled line of mediocrity. He is a sort of penny dreadful style of author, who is offered the opportunity to write the biography of former Hollywood star "Preston Gilbert" (Mickey Rooney) at his Maltese home. Once there, he soon…
Reviewed on May 28, 2023
2021
2007
2009
1944
2001
2012
2023
2007
2017
1944
1978
2010
1994
2018
2017
2012
1980
1954
2009
2023
1999
2002
2002
1970
1995
2011
1973
2025
1936
2014
2012
2008
2005
2009
2011
2017
1977
1977
2014
1972
Pulp (1972) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of Pulp (1972) includes Michael Caine, Mickey Rooney, Lionel Stander, Lizabeth Scott and Nadia Cassini. The film was directed by Mike Hodges. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Pulp was released on November 1, 1972 and runs for 1h 35m.
Pulp (1972) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 52 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Yes. The official Pulp trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.
