Pecker
“He never realized how far 35 millimeters would take him.”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Edward Furlong
Pecker
Christina Ricci
Shelley
Bess Armstrong
Dr. Klompus
Mark Joy
Jimmy
Mary Kay Place
Joyce
Martha Plimpton
Tina
Brendan Sexton III
Matt
Mink Stole
Precinct Captain
Lili Taylor
Rorey Wheeler
Patricia Hearst
Lynn Wentworth
Jean Schertler
Memama
Lauren Hulsey
Little Chrissy
Mo Fischer
T-Bone
Donald Neal
Mr. Bozak
Carolyn Stayer
Miss Betty
Jack Webster
Outsider Al
Alan J. Wendl
Mr. Nellbox
Judith Knight Young
"Fat & Furious" Lady
Release History & Theatrical Window
BAFICI - Buenos Aires Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 25, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 18, 1999
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.38x
-$3.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Waters
- Screenplay & Story
- John Waters
- Original Score
- Stewart Copeland
- Original Title
- Pecker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.3M
- Production Studios
- Polar Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Waters
John Waters
Stewart Copeland
Robert M. Stevens
Janice Hampton
Mark Ordesky, Joe Revitte, Mark A. Baker, Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr., Jonathan Weisgal
Department Leadership Roster
Janice Hampton
Editor
John Waters
Director
Stewart Copeland
Original Music Composer
Robert M. Stevens
Director of Photography
John Waters
Screenplay
Mark A. Baker
Producer
Vincent Peranio
Production Design
Van Smith
Costume Design
Mark Tarlov
Producer
John Fiedler
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pecker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pecker about?
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.
Who directed Pecker?
Pecker was directed by John Waters.
Who stars in Pecker?
The principal cast of Pecker includes Edward Furlong, Christina Ricci, Bess Armstrong, Mark Joy, Mary Kay Place.
When was Pecker released and how long is it?
Pecker was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
What was the box office and production budget of Pecker?
Pecker had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $2.3M at the worldwide box office (0.38 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Pecker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pecker was composed by Stewart Copeland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pecker?
Pecker holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).