What Happened to Pete_
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.
Starring
Steve Buscemi, Seymour Cassel, Mark Boone Junior
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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What Happened to Pete was released 34 years ago in 1992.
Overview
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 ...
What Happened to Pete is a Comedy, Drama film with a runtime of 0h 14m.
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Status
Released
Runtime
14 min (0h 14m)
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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.
How long is What Happened to Pete?
What Happened to Pete has a runtime of 14 minutes (0h 14m).
Who stars in What Happened to Pete?
The cast of What Happened to Pete includes Steve Buscemi, Seymour Cassel, Mark Boone Junior.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Drama