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Pickpocket (1959)

To reach you at last, what a strange path I had to take.

  • Dec 16, 1959
  • 1h 15m
  • NR

7.3/10

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599 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Pickpocket is a 1959 crime and drama film directed by Robert Bresson. Its leading cast includes Martin LaSalle, Marika Green and Jean Pélégri. It runs for 1 hour 15 minutes. Its original language is French.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 15 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
French (subtitles or a dub may be needed)
Audience signal
7.3/10 from 599 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

2022 Re-Release Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Martin LaSalle Michel
  • Marika Green Jeanne
  • Jean Pélégri Lead Inspector
  • Dolly Scal The Mother
  • Pierre Leymarie Jacques
  • Kassagi 1st Accomplice
  • Pierre Étaix 2nd Accomplice
  • César Gattegno Inspector
  • Sophie Saint-Just (uncredited)
  • Dominique Zardi Subway Passenger (uncredited)

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