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Pecker (1998)

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A Baltimore sandwich shop employee becomes an overnight sensation when photographs he's taken of his weird family become the latest rage in the art world. The young man is called "Pecker" because he pecks at his food like a bird. Written by Joe Blevins <joeblev@concentric.net>

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He never realized how far 35 millimeters would take him.

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Rated R for sexuality, graphic nudity, language and brief drug use | See all certifications »

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25 September 1998 (USA)  »

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Budget:

$6,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$541,646 (USA) (25 September 1998)

Gross:

$2,279,807 (USA) (18 December 1998)
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John Waters:  The voice of the perv on the phone with Christina Ricci telling her he wants her to put her vagina against the phone is John Waters. See more »

Goofs

Pecker serves Miss Emily a sandwich with melted cheese. The close-up shows the sandwich with unmelted slices of cheese. See more »

Quotes

Pecker: I love you, little Chrissy. No matter what.
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Referenced in Rocket Science (2007) See more »

Soundtracks

"I'm a Nut"
(1966)
Written and Performed by Leroy Pullins
Courtesy of MCA Records
Under license from Universal Music Special Markets
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wonderful evening
11 December 1998 | by (Moers, Germany) – See all my reviews

I´m from Germany and I love the mvovies. I go 200 times a year. Tonight I saw "Pecker", it was a wonderful evening. Thank you, Mr. Waters. Everybody who has a chance to see the movie, go!!!


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