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Pickpocket (1959)
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Michel takes up pickpocketing on a lark and is arrested soon after. His mother dies shortly after his release, and despite the objections of his only friend, Jacques, and his mother's neighbor Jeanne, Michel teams up with a couple of petty thieves in order to improve his craft. With a police inspector keeping an eye on him, Michel also tries to get a straight job, but the temptation to steal is hard to resist.
Cast
Martin LaSalleas Michel
Marika Greenas Jeanne
Jean Pélégrias Lead Inspector
Dolly Scalas The Mother
Pierre Leymarieas Jacques
Kassagias 1st Accomplice
Pierre Étaixas 2nd Accomplice
César Gattegnoas Inspector
Sophie Saint-Justas (uncredited)
Dominique Zardias Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Facts
| Release date | December 16, 1959 |
| Runtime | 75 min (1h 15m) — shorter as the 1959 average of 120 min |
| Genres | Drama, Crime |
| Language | FR |
| IMDb | tt0053168 |
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Questions
How long is Pickpocket?
Pickpocket runs 75 minutes (1h 15m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Pickpocket worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 593 votes, which places it #8 of 11 films released in 1959 in this index (top 36%) and #1225 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Pickpocket?
Pickpocket was directed by Robert Bresson. Other well-rated titles by the same director: A Man Escaped (1956), Au Hasard Balthazar (1966).
Who stars in Pickpocket?
Martin LaSalle as Michel; Marika Green as Jeanne; Jean Pélégri as Lead Inspector; Dolly Scal as The Mother; Pierre Leymarie as Jacques; Kassagi as 1st Accomplice.
What is Pickpocket rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Pickpocket?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/69160.