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Pickpocket 1959

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

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What is Pickpocket?

Pickpocket is a 1959 crime and drama film directed and focused on a character named Michel, who takes up pickpocketing on a lark and teams up with a couple of petty thieves to improve his craft after being arrested and subsequently released. The film explores Michel's internal struggles as a police inspector keeps an eye on him, his mother passes away, and his friend Jacques and neighbor Jeanne object to his choices

Type
Film
Year
1959
Status
Released
Runtime
75 minutes
Release date
Dec 16, 1959
Studios
Lux Compagnie Cinématographique de France
Genres
Crime, Drama
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Streaming Intelligence

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84 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum8.7/10
🧠 Narrative Depth9/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10
🎬 Production Scale8.2/10
🎯 Feature Film #Crime #Drama

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Overview

Pickpocket is a 1959 crime and drama film directed and focused on a character named Michel, who takes up pickpocketing on a lark and teams up with a couple of petty thieves to improve his craft after being arrested and subsequently released.

The film explores Michel's internal struggles as a police inspector keeps an eye on him, his mother passes away, and his friend Jacques and neighbor Jeanne object to his choices while he attempts to secure a straight job.

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Should you watch it?

“A man takes up pickpocketing on a lark and struggles against the temptation to steal.”

Reasons to watch
  • Follows Michel as he takes up pickpocketing on a lark and faces arrest.
  • Features a police inspector keeping a watchful eye on Michel's activities.
  • Explores Michel's struggles as he attempts to get a straight job despite the temptation to steal.
Keep in mind
  • Michel's mother dies shortly after his release, which may affect viewers looking for a lighter plot.

Watch it if you want to see a story about a man navigating the temptations of petty theft and police scrutiny.

The film deals with crime and drama themes over a runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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What is the runtime of Pickpocket?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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Pickpocket is a feature film rather than a series with episodes.

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