Pickpocket 1959
“To reach you at last, what a strange path I had to take.”
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
- Updated
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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.
Should you watch it?
“A man takes up pickpocketing on a lark and struggles against the temptation to steal.”
- 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.
- 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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Is Pickpocket worth watching?
It holds a 76 percent rating from viewers on ČSFD.cz.
What is the runtime of Pickpocket?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Are there multiple episodes in Pickpocket?
Pickpocket is a feature film rather than a series with episodes.
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