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The Pickle (1993)
Director: Paul Mazursky
Cast: Danny Aiello, Dyan Cannon, Clotilde Courau, Shelley Winters
Runtime103 min
RatingR
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Harry Stone always dreamed of making "The Great American Movie." Instead, he made "The Pickle" - a teenage sci-fi flick about a flying cucumber. Harry just wanted to get out of debt; now everyone he's ever known, loved and neglected is standing in line for tickets.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Pickle, a 1993 comedy-drama directed by Paul Mazursky, received a mixed critical reception. While some praised its satirical take on the movie industry, others found the film uneven. The movie did not receive any major awards recognition. Audience reception, as indicated by its IMDb rating of 5.9/10 and Rotten Tomatoes score of 50%, suggests a divisive response from viewers.
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The Pickle, directed by Paul Mazursky in 1993, blends comedy, drama, romance, and thriller elements to tell a unique story about a filmmaker struggling to escape his past and produce his dream movie. With a standout cast including Danny Aiello, Dyan Cannon, and Shelley Winters, the film offers an entertaining and thought-provoking exploration of the creative process and the personal relationships that shape it.
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The Pickle is a 1993 American comedy film produced, written, and directed by Paul Mazursky, telling the story of a formerly powerful film director whose recent string of flops has forced him to make a commercial piece that is artistically uninspired. The absurdity of the film within the film satirizes big-budget Hollywood pictures, while the rest of the story serves as a character study of fictitious film director Harry Stone.
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