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Pecker

Pecker

He never realized how far 35 millimeters would take him.

19986.11h 26m

Overview

A Baltimore teenager who picks up a second-hand camera starts snapping his way to stardom, soon turning into a nationwide sensation, with a fateful choice between his life and his art.

Directed by John Waters
Written by John Waters
Produced by Mark A. Baker, Mark Tarlov, John Fiedler
Box OfficeBudget: $6.0MRevenue: $2.3M

Top Cast

Edward Furlong

Edward Furlong

Pecker

Christina Ricci

Christina Ricci

Shelley

Bess Armstrong

Bess Armstrong

Dr. Klompus

Mark Joy

Mark Joy

Jimmy

Mary Kay Place

Mary Kay Place

Joyce

Martha Plimpton

Martha Plimpton

Tina

Brendan Sexton III

Brendan Sexton III

Matt

Mink Stole

Mink Stole

Precinct Captain

Lili Taylor

Lili Taylor

Rorey Wheeler

Patricia Hearst

Patricia Hearst

Lynn Wentworth

Themes & Keywords

galleryphotographerphotographybaltimore, usaexhibitgirlfriendgay clubgallery ownerartart gallery

About Pecker

Pecker is a comedy, drama film released in 1998 exploring themes of gallery, photographer, photography, baltimore, usa, exhibit, girlfriend. Directed by John Waters, it stars Edward Furlong, Christina Ricci, Bess Armstrong. A Baltimore teenager who picks up a second-hand camera starts snapping his way to stardom, soon turning into a nationwide sensation, with a fateful choice between his life and his art.

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