Pulp (1972 film)

Pulp is a 1972 British comedy thriller film, directed by Mike Hodges and starring Michael Caine as Mickey King, a writer of cheap paperback detective novels. The film features the final screen appearance of Lizabeth Scott.

Gilbert is planning a fancy birthday celebration. Among the attendees is Princess Betty Cippola Lizabeth Scott, a manhungry social climber who seems to have a sordid history with Gilbert. However, after the party is underway and Gilbert has staged a practical joke, Miller returns, now dressed as a Catholic priest. Sensing danger, King flees as Miller opens fire, killing Gilbert. The partygoers assume its another prank, and applaud as Gilbert dies.Gilberts death leaves King with no conclusion to his tale. Playing detective like the heroes of his stories, King pieces together the mystery. He learns that Gilberts proposed autobiography has alarmed several of the actors erstwhile associates, who worry their schemes and crimes might be exposed. As in many noir type films, its about the journey, not the ending. ........

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