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The Pez Outlaw

  • 2022
  • TV-PG
  • 1h 25m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
3.1K
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The Pez Outlaw (2022)
Steve Glew spent the 1990s smuggling rare pez dispensers into the USA from Eastern Europe, making millions of dollars. It was all magical until his arch-nemesis, The Pezident decided to destroy him.
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Steve Glew spent the 1990s smuggling rare pez dispensers into the USA from Eastern Europe, making millions of dollars. It was all magical until his arch-nemesis, The Pezident decided to dest... Read allSteve Glew spent the 1990s smuggling rare pez dispensers into the USA from Eastern Europe, making millions of dollars. It was all magical until his arch-nemesis, The Pezident decided to destroy him.Steve Glew spent the 1990s smuggling rare pez dispensers into the USA from Eastern Europe, making millions of dollars. It was all magical until his arch-nemesis, The Pezident decided to destroy him.

  • Directors
    • Amy Bandlien Storkel
    • Bryan Storkel
  • Stars
    • Steve Glew
    • Kathy Glew
    • Josh Glew
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Amy Bandlien Storkel
      • Bryan Storkel
    • Stars
      • Steve Glew
      • Kathy Glew
      • Josh Glew
    • 30User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 12 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Steve Glew
    • Self - The Pez Outlaw
    Kathy Glew
    • Self - Steve's Wife
    Josh Glew
    • Self - Steve's Son
    Mike Mitros
    • Self - Steve's Friend
    David Welch
    • Self - Pez Dealer
    Bud Damberg
    • Self - Pez Marketing Manager
    P.J. Lechleitner
    • Self - Homeland Security
    Julie Hilario
    • Self - Homeland Security
    John Devlin
    • Self - 'The Cool Pez Man'
    Jim Blaine
    • Self - Founder, Michigan Pez Convention
    Tina Gunsauls
    • Self - Pez Collector
    Johann Patek
    • Self - Crazy Collector
    Richie Belyski
    • Self - Pez Collector
    Moriah Newman
    • Self - Steve's Daughter
    • (as Moriah Glew)
    Gunther Leitner
    • Self - Managing Director, Pez Europe
    Peter Jennings
    Peter Jennings
    • Self - Host, ABC World News Tonight
    • (archive footage)
    Scott McWhinnie
    • Self - President
    • (archive footage)
    • …
    Kubwa M. Brown
    Kubwa M. Brown
    • US Customs Agent
    • Directors
      • Amy Bandlien Storkel
      • Bryan Storkel
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    8EHollander2

    Great story and film

    Great story and film. Historical scenes were well recreated and interviews were incisive. A lot of depth was developed among the main character. Very fun to see the main character playing himself. Film, however, was a bit long.
    9carsonpayne-66437

    No right to be this well done

    On the surface, the story of the Pez Outlaw is interesting at the very least but by no means life changing to the average viewer. The impressive thing to me, however, is that the documentarians took this story and absolutely turned it into a masterclass of creating an engaging documentary. The whole time I was completely engaged with the story by the sheer quality of storytelling that was taking place. Although the stakes were not high at all, I was worried about what would happen next to the protagonist Steve Glew. I laughed out loud multiple times and was mesmerized by the cinematography and stock footage.
    9atleverton

    Make this story into a movie already

    This is one of those rare documentaries that would actually be better told as a fictional movie than a documentary. It's the story of Steve Glew who made millions of dollars smuggling Pez dispensers into the United States. Steve's story is interesting because he grew up very poor, and he discovered something which would ultimately make him wealthy, but then he got bored with doing that, and he wanted to be more creative, and then he crossed a line which he was unable to come back from. Also interesting is how Steve's nemesis is presented as this arrogant villain, but in actual fact everything that Steve was doing was technically illegal. So you feel kind of bad for him because he seems to be a sweet, good-natured individual, but on the other hand it was a completely predictable failure. So an interesting watch.
    8seghers

    Heroes come in all shapes and sizes.

    Saw this great flick at the Milwaukee Film Fest opening night, and had a chance to meet the subject (and star) after the movie.

    Great job dramatizing the events, with Steve playing himself as he took on Pez USA and the meanie leader "the Pezident." Thought-provoking and very well made, this movie was touching, amusing and ultimately very satisfying.

    Strongly recommended.
    10flee123

    Loved every frame

    This is a fantastic documentary from beginning to end. Not only is it a compelling story, but heartwarming as well, and the visuals were absolutely terrific. Watching Steve concoct his plan, and then seeing him have the gumption to enact it, was a blast. He was a normal, everyday guy, and he turned himself into the lead character in his very own spy novel, just to figure out a way to make ends meet, and feed his family. This is a true gem of a movie, and I'm so glad the filmmakers brought us into this world of hilarious drama, with a touch of nostalgia, and Steve's very own brand of espionage (pezpionage?). Sit back and enjoy.

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    • Trivia
      The 2019 Michigan PEZ Convention was filmed at the Wyndham Garden in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
    • Goofs
      Steve Glew is dramatized at work in 1991 reading a Tom Clancy book titled 'Shadow Warriors: Inside the Special Forces' which wasn't published until 2002.

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    • Release date
      • June 2, 2023 (Argentina)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 더 페즈 아웃로
    • Production company
      • Sidestilt
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      1 hour 25 minutes
    • Color
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