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The Pickle

The Pickle

In every filmmaker's life, there comes a time to look deep inside himself, assess his artistic strengths and weaknesses, and adjust to the demands of his public. For director Harry Stone, that can only mean one thing...it's time to sell out.

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Overview

Harry Stone always dreamed of making "The Great American Movie." Instead, he made "The Pickle" - a teenage sci-fi flick about a flying cucumber. Harry just wanted to get out of debt; now everyone he's ever known, loved and neglected is standing in line for tickets.

Directed by Paul Mazursky
Written by Paul Mazursky
Produced by Paul Mazursky
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Top Cast

Danny Aiello

Danny Aiello

Harry Stone

Dyan Cannon

Dyan Cannon

Ellen Stone

Clotilde Courau

Clotilde Courau

Françoise

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Yetta

Barry Miller

Barry Miller

Ronnie Liebowitz

Jerry Stiller

Jerry Stiller

Phil Hirsch

Chris Penn

Chris Penn

Gregory Stone

Little Richard

Little Richard

President

Rebecca Miller

Rebecca Miller

Carrie

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

Mike Krakower

About The Pickle

The Pickle is a comedy, drama, romance, thriller film released in 1993. Directed by Paul Mazursky, it stars Danny Aiello, Dyan Cannon, Clotilde Courau. Harry Stone always dreamed of making "The Great American Movie." Instead, he made "The Pickle" - a teenage sci-fi flick about a flying cucumber. Harry just wanted to get out of debt; now everyone he's ever known, loved and neglected is standing in line for tickets.

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