Putzel 12 years old

A “putzel” is a “little putz” and for Walter Himmelstein (an endearing Jack Carpenter), being known by that nickname does not exactly bode well for an exciting life amongst the go-getters of New York City. But that is quite okay with young Walter — he is a homebody, perfectly content to remain within the familiar confines of his mundane life on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, seeing in his Uncle Sid’s (John Pankow) smoked-fish emporium a comfortable future among the salmon. Until, that is, his married uncle takes up with the vivacious Sally (Melanie Lynskey), throwing Walter’s succession plans into disarray…

Credits

Putzel Cast

Name Character
John Pankow He was 58, now 70 years old as Sid
Melanie Lynskey She was 35, now 47 years old as Sally
Jack Carpenter He was 28, now 40 years old as Putzel

Putzel Crew

Name Department
Putzel (12 years)

  • Release day: Wednesday, October 10, 2012
  • Runtime: 88 minutes