29 Facts From the Making of 'Pulp Fiction' That Will Blow Your Mind

Some fun facts from the making of Tarantino's masterpiece. 

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    Photo caption - There have been many speculations of what was inside Wallace's briefcase. While we may never know the cinematic answer, the prop simply had a lightbulb and battery inside.
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    Photo caption - Something bad happens every time Vincent goes to the bathroom (always with a "pulp fiction" book to read), which, upon his exiting, involves him (ie Mia overdosing, Pumpkin and Honey Bunny robbing the restaurant, Butch picking up the gun).
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    Text - According to an interview with Phil LaMarr, it was John Travolta, who came up with the idea of the character Marvin being shot in the face, Marvin was originally supposed to be accidentally shot in the throat, and die a slow, painful death. Vincent and Jules decide that Marvin should be shot in the headzand put out of his misery. Knowing that this would make the characters unlikeable, Travolta took his idea to Quentin Tarantino and he agreed to it, figuring that a single-bullet kill would
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    Forehead - OHIO 7 SW4913 Tennessee CAC 308 On the wall of the Pawn Shop, there is a license plate bearing SW 4913'. This is no coincidence, but rather Quentin Tarantino paying homage to the Smith and Wesson 4913 pistol.
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    Roof - When Butch is passing by the first of two houses when he is heading toward his old apartment to retrieve his watch, you can hear the advertisement for a five dollar shake at Jack Rabbit Slims" through one of the windows
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    Font - Quentin Tarantino hesitated over the choice between the character he was going to play, Jimmie or Lance. He ended up choosing Jimmies role because he wanted to be behind the camera in Mia's overdose scene.
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    Photo caption - The role of Vincent Vega was originally (and exclusively)wten with Michael Madsen firmly in mind. Quentin Tarantino had been working on his script for seven months and, even though Madsen knew of Quentin's plans and had expressed his desire to play the part, Madsen had already signed up for the role of Virgil Earp in Wyatf Earp (1994), and was unable to commit to the film. He later regretted the decision.
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    Conversation - In the opening sequence with Honey-Bunny and Pumpkin, Jules can be heard talking-aboutquitting "the life", and Vincent can be seen entering the bathroom.
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    Event - Courtney Love claimed thatQuentin Tarantino originally wanted Kurt Cobain and herto play Lance and Jody However Tarantino denies ever having even met Kurt, muchiless offering him a part
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    Face - Chandler Lindauer had to sit through the Captain Koons speech delivered by Christopher Walken. Because of his young age, he had no clue what Walken was saying, including the use of adult language.
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    Photo caption - Mr. Blonde a.ka. Vick Vega, played by Michael Madsen in Reservoir Dogs (1992), is the brother of Vincent Vega. Quentin Tarantino even had a spin off film in development titled the "Vega Brothers" which was a prequel to both movies. This film was scrapped, because both actors were too old to play younger versions of themselves.
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    Photo caption - Quentin Tarantino wrote the role of Jules specifically for Samuel L Jackson, however, it was almost given to Paul Calderon after a great audition. When Jackson heard this, he flew to Los Angeles and auditioned again to secure the role. Calderon ended up with a small role, as Paul
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    Suit - When Vincent first walks into Mia's house, one of the back doors is slightly open. This was done so the camera wouldn't be reflected in the glass.
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    Hair - Jules' character was.originally written to have a gigantic afro, but a crewmember obtained a variety of afro wigs and one jheri curl wig. Quentin Tarantino had never thought about a jheri curl wig, but Samuel L Jackson tried it on and Tarantino liked it, so it was kept
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    Facial expression - To get the impact of Vincent giving Mia the adrenalin shot, the scene was filmed with the hypodermic needle already in place, Vincent pulled the needle from her chest then the shot was reversed. Watch carefully and you'll see a mark on Mia's chest disappear when she's revived.
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    Text - James Gandolfini was considered for the role of Vincent Vega.
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    Face - In an interview with James Lipton on Inside the Actors Studio (1994), John Travolta went into details of the many obstacles of tackling his role as Vincent Vega, the most challenging being that of how he was going to show the essence of his character as that of a heroin addict. Never using the drug himself, Quentin Tarantino had Travolta research his character's addiction by speaking to a recovering heroin addict that he (Quentin) knew personally.
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    Font - Towards the end of the film, Jules says he wants to retire and become a difter In Kill Bills Vol. 2 (2004), Samuel L Jackson turns up as Rufus, a piano playing drifter.
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    Poster - WELCOME BACK, KOTTER the ம்ற் hose rubberhose game Quentin Tarantino is an avid collector of vintage television show board games During the filming of Pulp Fiction (1994), he and John Travolta were reported tohave saton the floor andiplayed the Welcome Back, Kotter (1975) board game.
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    Photo caption - OC LALL In the diner when Mia orders her five dollar shake, Buddy Holly (the waiter, Steve Buscemi), asks her if she wants it "Martin and Lewis or Amos and Andy?" Heis referring to two comedy duos Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, two white men; The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951), two black men. Basically, he is asking her if she wants a vanilla shake or a chocolate shake. -
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    Photo caption - John Travolta ad-libbed the line "That's a pretty good question" after Uma Thurman asks why it's necessary to talk about bullshit.
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    Crowd - CREAM Uma Thurman did not actually like the song that was the Jack Rabbit Slim's Twist Contest (Chuck Berry's "You Never Can Tell), and she told Quentin Tarantino about this, saying it just did not sound right, Tarantino simply replied, "Trust me, it's perfect." played in
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    Conversation - The restaurant scene was filmed at the Hawthorne Grill (originally Holly's) located at 13763 Hawthorne Boulevard, Hawthorme, Califomia.The building was demolished soon after filming
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    Hand - Jules flipping the table over in the beginning was improvised by Samuel L. Jackson, and Frank Whaley's reaction was genuine, but they continued with the scene, and it was done in one take.
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    Photo caption - The role of Butch was originally supposed to be an up and coming boxer. Matt Dillon was in talks to play the role, but never committed. Quentin Tarantino then changed the role and offered it to Bruce Willis, who had been disappointed at not being signed to play Vincent. TheGoodFilms
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    Photo caption - Vincent leaves the diner with the book he reads while on the toilet, and it is visible when he gets shot in Butch's house.
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    Photography - Uma Thurman originally turned down the role of Mia Wallace. Quentin Tarantino was so desperate to have her as Mia, he ended up reading her the script over the phone, finally convincing her to take on the role
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    Bow and arrow - Chronologically, the last scene in the movie is Butch and Fabienne riding away on a motorcycle. The very first sound you can hear in the movie is of the same motorcycle engine.
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    Combat sport - AR IELITO Mickey Rourke passed on the frole of Butch Coolidge in order to pursuehis boxing career He also claimed that he didnt understand the script. He later regretted this decision.
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