Pulp Hits
Synopsis
Pulp is the vehicle of geeky English auteur Jarvis Cocker, who formed the band with Sheffield schoolmates in 1978 at the age of 15, but didn't achieve success until the 90s. Before then they tried many different styles, and many different band-members, but with frustratingly similar results - widespread apathy. One exception was Radio 1 DJ John Peel, who granted Pulp a number of live radio sessions - again though, very little caught the public imagination. Eventually signing to Island in the early 90s, it was their major-label debut His 'n' Hers in 1994 that finally saw Pulp breaking into public consciousness. In Cocker they had an enigmatic singer and a sharp, witty lyricist: and new wave pop singles like "Lipgloss" and "Do You Remember The First Time?" were anthemic enough to break the UK charts. At the height of the Britpop craze, Pulp were at the forefront along with Suede, Oasis and Blur. Their follow-up album, 1995's Different Class, was an even bigger...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 5, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jarvis Cocker, Martin Wallace, Pedro Romhanyi, Mike Mills, Phil Harder, Doug Nichol
- Original Title
- Pulp Hits
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jarvis Cocker, Martin Wallace, Pedro Romhanyi, Mike Mills, Phil Harder, Doug Nichol
Department Leadership Roster
Jarvis Cocker
Director
Martin Wallace
Director
Pedro Romhanyi
Director
Mike Mills
Director
Phil Harder
Director
Doug Nichol
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pulp Hits
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pulp Hits about?
Pulp is the vehicle of geeky English auteur Jarvis Cocker, who formed the band with Sheffield schoolmates in 1978 at the age of 15, but didn't achieve success until the 90s. Before then they tried many different styles, and many different band-members, but with frustratingly similar results - widespread apathy. One exception was Radio 1 DJ John Peel, who granted Pulp a number of live radio sessions - again though, very little caught the public imagination. Eventually signing to Island in the early 90s, it was their major-label debut His 'n' Hers in 1994 that finally saw Pulp breaking into public consciousness. In Cocker they had an enigmatic singer and a sharp, witty lyricist: and new wave pop singles like "Lipgloss" and "Do You Remember The First Time?" were anthemic enough to break the UK charts. At the height of the Britpop craze, Pulp were at the forefront along with Suede, Oasis and Blur. Their follow-up album, 1995's Different Class, was an even bigger...
Who directed Pulp Hits?
Pulp Hits was directed by Jarvis Cocker, Martin Wallace, Pedro Romhanyi, Mike Mills, Phil Harder, Doug Nichol.
Who stars in Pulp Hits?
The principal cast of Pulp Hits includes Jarvis Cocker, Candida Doyle, Steve Mackey, Russell Senior, Nick Banks.
When was Pulp Hits released and how long is it?
Pulp Hits was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.