Pulp

In the witty and stylish 1972 comedy thriller "Pulp," Michael Caine stars as Mickey King, a seedy writer of pulp novels who becomes embroiled in a mysterious plot to kill his employer, the reclusive ex-actor Preston Gilbert, played by Mickey Rooney. As King tries to stay alive, he pieces together a complex web of deceit and corruption that involves powerful mobsters, politicians, and even a clairvoyant fortune teller. With its clever camera work and witty script, "Pulp" is a gripping and entertaining thriller that pays homage to the golden age of Hollywood while still managing to feel refreshingly modern.