from empire august 2000:
interview with tim roth:
Q. What is in the briefcase?
A. …for the record - it’s a battery and a lamp.
LOL! I love it when people tell you nothing. McGuffins are beautiful. Bring 'em on!
Welcome to the Boards, Sinbad! and congrats on your first post!
It’s helpful to others if you post a link to the material that you’re referencing – helps keep everyone on the same page, and avoids duplication: The Straight Dope Mailbag: What’s in the briefcase in Pulp Fiction