What Happened to Pete
Synopsis
Pete, a customer in a quiet bar somewhere in dull small-town America. Pete needs money and he tries to sell the barman his collection of forties and fifties pulp. The long-winded negotiations about this transaction are interrupted by the arrival of a new customer. When the latter finds a picture of his ex-wife in one of Pete's books, the covers of the novels come to life in a surprising way.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 2, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Buscemi
- Screenplay & Story
- Steve Buscemi
- Original Title
- What Happened to Pete
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
- Production Studios
- A Before Your Eyes
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Buscemi
Steve Buscemi
Phil Parmet
Jo Andres
Steve Buscemi, Mark Boone Junior
Department Leadership Roster
Phil Parmet
Director of Photography
Steve Buscemi
Director
Steve Buscemi
Writer
Jo Andres
Editor
Steve Buscemi
Producer
Mark Boone Junior
Producer
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What is What Happened to Pete about?
Pete, a customer in a quiet bar somewhere in dull small-town America. Pete needs money and he tries to sell the barman his collection of forties and fifties pulp. The long-winded negotiations about this transaction are interrupted by the arrival of a new customer. When the latter finds a picture of his ex-wife in one of Pete's books, the covers of the novels come to life in a surprising way.
Who directed What Happened to Pete?
What Happened to Pete was directed by Steve Buscemi.
Who stars in What Happened to Pete?
The principal cast of What Happened to Pete includes Steve Buscemi, Seymour Cassel, Mark Boone Junior.
When was What Happened to Pete released and how long is it?
What Happened to Pete was released in 1992 with a total runtime of 14m.