1994
Hitmen Vincent and Jules retrieve a briefcase for boss Marsellus, while Vincent later saves Marsellus's wife Mia from an overdose during a tense date. Meanwhile, boxer Butch double-crosses Marsellus by winning a fixed fight, then kills Vincent while retrieving a prized watch, only to be captured with Marsellus and assaulted by a pawnshop owner. Butch rescues Marsellus, who, in exchange, allows Butch to flee town. In a separate timeline, after the briefcase retrieval, Jules, having a spiritual awakening after Vincent accidentally shoots their informant and they require a cleaner, prevents a diner robbery by Pumpkin and Honey Bunny, letting them leave with their lives and the briefcase.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Pulp Fiction weaves three interlocking crime stories in a nonlinear structure.
Open full beat sheetVincent Vega is listed as Hitman. Associate of Marsellus Wallace, wears black suits. In the parsed data, Vincent Vega is connected to 37 scenes, 141 dialogue lines, 142 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
37 scenes / 141 dialogue linesJules Winnfield is listed as Hitman. Associate of Marsellus Wallace, philosophical. In the parsed data, Jules Winnfield is connected to 23 scenes, 87 dialogue lines, 87 text mentions, first appearing around scene 2.
23 scenes / 87 dialogue linesButch Coolidge is listed as Prizefighter. 26-year-old boxer. In the parsed data, Butch Coolidge is connected to 19 scenes, 104 dialogue lines, 104 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.
19 scenes / 104 dialogue linesMia Wallace is listed as Marsellus's Wife. Beautiful, former actress. In the parsed data, Mia Wallace is connected to 12 scenes, 62 dialogue lines, 63 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
12 scenes / 62 dialogue linesWinston Wolf is listed as Problem Solver. Professional cleaner. In the parsed data, Winston Wolf is connected to 11 scenes, first appearing around scene 11.
11 scenes / 0 dialogue linesMarsellus Wallace is listed as Gangster Boss. Powerful, intimidating crime boss. In the parsed data, Marsellus Wallace is connected to 9 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 13 text mentions, first appearing around scene 38.
9 scenes / 12 dialogue linesJimmie Dimmick is listed as Jules's Friend. Lives in Toluca Lake. In the parsed data, Jimmie Dimmick is connected to 8 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 49.
8 scenes / 14 dialogue linesLance is listed as Drug Dealer. Wild appearance, sells heroin. In the parsed data, Lance is connected to 6 scenes, 39 dialogue lines, 40 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
6 scenes / 39 dialogue linesFabienne is listed as Butch's Girlfriend. French, Butch's lover. In the parsed data, Fabienne is connected to 5 scenes, 88 dialogue lines, 91 text mentions, first appearing around scene 34.
5 scenes / 88 dialogue linesJody is listed as Lance's Wife. Heavily pierced. In the parsed data, Jody is connected to 5 scenes, 16 dialogue lines, 16 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
5 scenes / 16 dialogue linesMaynard is listed as Pawnshop Owner. Hillbilly psychopath. In the parsed data, Maynard is connected to 4 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 19 text mentions, first appearing around scene 39.
4 scenes / 18 dialogue linesPumpkin is listed as Robber. In-control professional robber. In the parsed data, Pumpkin is connected to 2 scenes, 38 dialogue lines, 39 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
2 scenes / 38 dialogue linesHoney Bunny is listed as Robber. Psychopathic, hair-triggered, loose cannon. In the parsed data, Honey Bunny is connected to 2 scenes, 19 dialogue lines, 21 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
2 scenes / 19 dialogue linesZed is listed as Pawnshop Owner. Hillbilly psychopath, Maynard's brother. In the parsed data, Zed is connected to 2 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 41.
2 scenes / 10 dialogue linesPumpkin and Honey Bunny discuss the risks of robbing liquor stores versus restaurants and decide to rob the coffee shop they are currently in.
Pumpkin, Honey BunnyVincent and Jules drive to an apartment building while discussing European customs and Marsellus Wallace's wife.
Vincent Vega, Jules WinnfieldVincent and Jules retrieve weapons from the trunk of their car.
Vincent Vega, Jules WinnfieldVincent and Jules walk toward the apartment building while discussing Mia Wallace.
Vincent Vega, Jules WinnfieldVincent and Jules wait for the elevator and discuss Tony Rocky Horror.
Vincent Vega, Jules WinnfieldJules explains why Marsellus Wallace threw Tony Rocky Horror off a balcony.
Vincent Vega, Jules WinnfieldVincent and Jules debate the significance of foot massages before arriving at room 49.
Vincent Vega, Jules WinnfieldVincent and Jules confront Brett, Marvin, and Roger.
Vincent Vega, Jules WinnfieldJules and Vincent confront Brett and his associates to retrieve a briefcase.
Jules Winnfield, Vincent VegaMarsellus Wallace gives instructions to Butch Coolidge regarding a fight.
Marsellus Wallace, Butch CoolidgeVincent arrives at Sally LeRoy's and encounters Butch.
Vincent Vega, Butch Coolidge, Winston WolfVincent buys heroin from Lance.
Vincent Vega, Lance, JodyVincent arrives to pick up Mia Wallace.
Vincent Vega, Mia WallaceVincent and Mia have dinner at a 50s-themed diner.
Vincent Vega, Mia WallaceVincent and Mia share a milkshake and discuss the 'Fox Force Five' pilot and the rumors about Antwan.
Vincent Vega, Mia WallaceMia snorts cocaine in the bathroom.
Mia WallaceMia returns to the table and they discuss the rumors about Antwan.
Vincent Vega, Mia WallaceMia and Vincent participate in the twist contest.
Vincent Vega, Mia WallaceMia overdoses on heroin after finding Vincent's stash.
Vincent Vega, Mia WallaceVincent calls Lance for help with the overdose.
Lance, JodyVincent crashes his car into Lance's house.
Vincent Vega, LanceLance and Vincent scramble to find an adrenaline shot.
Vincent Vega, Lance, Jody, Mia WallaceLance searches for a medical book to help Mia while Vincent and Jody argue.
Vincent Vega, Lance, JodyVincent and Lance prepare to inject adrenaline into Mia's heart.
Vincent Vega, Lance, Jody, Mia WallaceVincent drives Mia home.
Vincent Vega, Mia WallaceVincent and Mia agree to keep the incident a secret.
Vincent Vega, Mia WallaceFlashback to Butch's childhood where Capt. Koons gives him his father's watch.
Butch CoolidgeButch prepares for his fight.
Butch CoolidgeButch escapes the boxing auditorium after the fight.
Butch CoolidgeMarsellus reacts to Butch's escape.
Marsellus Wallace, Mia WallaceButch talks to the cab driver, Esmeralda.
Butch CoolidgeButch makes a call to arrange his escape.
Butch CoolidgeButch reunites with Fabienne.
Butch Coolidge, FabienneButch and Fabienne discuss their future, their escape, and their relationship in bed.
Butch Coolidge, FabienneButch and Fabienne get ready for the next day, discussing their future plans.
Butch Coolidge, FabienneButch realizes he forgot his father's watch and decides to return to his apartment.
Butch Coolidge, FabienneButch returns to his apartment, finds his watch, and encounters Vincent Vega.
Vincent Vega, Butch CoolidgeButch encounters Marsellus Wallace, hits him with his car, and a chase ensues.
Marsellus Wallace, Butch CoolidgeButch and Marsellus end up in a pawnshop where Butch attacks Marsellus.
Marsellus Wallace, Butch Coolidge, MaynardButch confronts Maynard and Marsellus, but is knocked out by Maynard.
Butch Coolidge, Marsellus Wallace, MaynardButch and Marsellus are held captive by Maynard and Zed.
Butch Coolidge, Marsellus Wallace, Maynard, ZedButch rescues Marsellus and they reconcile.
Butch Coolidge, Marsellus Wallace, Maynard, ZedButch escapes on Zed's chopper.
Butch CoolidgeButch returns to pick up Fabienne.
Butch Coolidge, FabienneThe Fourth Man hides in the bathroom while Jules and Vincent talk.
Jules Winnfield, Vincent VegaVincent accidentally shoots Marvin in the car.
Jules Winnfield, Vincent VegaJules and Vincent prepare to deal with the mess at Jimmie's house.
Jules Winnfield, Vincent VegaJules and Vincent discuss the delicate situation with Jimmie while cleaning up in the bathroom.
Jules Winnfield, Vincent VegaJimmie confronts Jules and Vincent about the dead body in his garage.
Jules Winnfield, Vincent Vega, Jimmie DimmickMarsellus Wallace talks on the phone about the situation.
Marsellus WallaceJules talks to Marsellus on the phone and learns The Wolf is coming.
Jules Winnfield, Marsellus WallaceThe Wolf receives the call and prepares to head to Jimmie's house.
Winston WolfThe Wolf arrives at Jimmie's house.
Winston WolfThe Wolf meets Jimmie, Jules, and Vincent and takes charge.
Winston Wolf, Jimmie Dimmick, Jules Winnfield, Vincent VegaThe Wolf inspects the car.
Winston Wolf, Jimmie Dimmick, Jules Winnfield, Vincent VegaThe Wolf gives specific instructions for cleaning the car.
Winston Wolf, Jimmie Dimmick, Jules Winnfield, Vincent VegaThe Wolf and Jimmie discuss the use of Jimmie's linens.
Winston Wolf, Jimmie DimmickJules and Vincent clean the car.
Jules Winnfield, Vincent VegaThe car is cleaned and lined.
Winston Wolf, Jimmie Dimmick, Jules Winnfield, Vincent VegaJules and Vincent are hosed down.
Winston Wolf, Jimmie Dimmick, Jules Winnfield, Vincent VegaThe group prepares to leave for Monster Joe's.
Winston Wolf, Jules Winnfield, Vincent VegaThe job is completed and the group parts ways.
Jules Winnfield, Vincent Vega, Winston WolfJules and Vincent discuss their future and a recent miracle while eating breakfast, interrupted by a robbery.
Vincent Vega, Jules Winnfield, Pumpkin, Honey Bunny, Jimmie DimmickThere's a passage I got memorized. Ezekiel 25:17. "The path of the righteous man is beset on all sides by the inequities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who, in the name of charity and good will, shepherds the weak through the valley of the darkness. For he is truly his brother's keeper and the finder of lost children. And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you." I been sayin' that shit for years. And if you ever heard it, it meant your ass. I never really questioned what it meant. I thought it was just a coldblooded thing to say to a motherfucker 'fore you popped a cap in his ass. But I saw some shit this mornin' made me think twice. Now I'm thinkin', it could mean you're the evil man. And I'm the righteous man. And Mr. .45 here, he's the shepherd protecting my righteous ass in the valley of darkness. Or is could by you're the righteous man and I'm the shepherd and it's the world that's evil and selfish. I'd like that. But that shit ain't the truth. The truth is you're the weak. And I'm the tyranny of evil men. But I'm tryin'. I'm tryin' real hard to be a shepherd.
— I ain't through! Now don't you understand that if Bonnie comes home and finds a dead body in her house, I'm gonna get divorced. No marriage counselor, no trial separation — fuckin' divorced. And I don't wanna get fuckin' divorced. The last time me an' Bonnie talked about this shit was gonna be the last time me an' Bonnie talked about this shit. Now I wanna help ya out Julie, I really do. But I ain't gonna lose my wife doin' it.
Yeah man, we're cool. One thing I ask two things I ask: Don't tell nobody about this. This shit's between me and you and the soon-to-be-livin'-the-rest-of-his-short-ass-life-in-agonizing-pain, Mr. Rapist here. It ain't nobody else's business. Two: leave town. Tonight. Right now. And when you're gone, stay gone. You've lost your Los Angeles privileges. Deal?
No Jules, you're gonna be like those pieces of shit out there who beg for change. They walk around like a bunch of fuckin' zombies, they sleep in garbage bins, they eat what I throw away, and dogs piss on 'em. They got a word for 'em, they're called bums. And without a job, residence, or legal tender, that's what you're gonna be a fuckin' bum!
The only thing Antwan ever touched of mine was my hand, when he shook it. I met Anwan once at my wedding then never again. The truth is, nobody knows why Marsellus tossed Tony Rocky Horror out of that window except Marsellus and Tony Rocky Horror. But when you scamps get together, you're worse than a sewing circle.
Fabienne, that was my father's fuckin' watch. You know what my father went through to git me that watch?... I don't wanna get into it right now... but he went through a lot. Now all this other shit, you coulda set on fire, but I specifically reminded you not to forget my father's watch. Now think, did you get it?
— don't fuckin' Jimmie me, man, I can't be Jimmied. There's nothin' you can say that's gonna make me forget I love my wife. Now she's workin' the graveyard shift at the hospital. She'll be comin' home in less than an hour and a half. Make your phone calls, talk to your people, than get the fuck out of my house.
No. Pot bellies make a man look either oafish, or like a gorilla. But on a woman, a pot belly is very sexy. The rest of you is normal. Normal face, normal legs, normal hips, normal ass, but with a big, perfectly round pot belly. If I had one, I'd wear a tee-shirt two sizes too small to accentuate it.
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