

Pecker
1998-09-25 · 86 min · ★ 6.1
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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Production details
- Directors
- John Waters
- Production companies
- Polar Entertainment
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 6,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 2,281,761
Top Cast
Edward FurlongPecker
Christina RicciShelley
Bess ArmstrongDr. Klompus
Mark JoyJimmy
Mary Kay PlaceJoyce
Martha PlimptonTina
Brendan Sexton IIIMatt
Mink StolePrecinct Captain
Lili TaylorRorey Wheeler
Patricia HearstLynn Wentworth
Lauren HulseyLittle Chrissy
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