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Pickpocket
“To reach you at last, what a strange path I had to take.”
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Pickpocket at a glance
Pickpocket is a 1959 crime and drama film, running 1h 15m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1959-12-16
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Director
- Robert Bresson
- Original language
- French
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 599 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmMichel 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
10 names
Martin LaSalleMichel
Marika GreenJeanneJean PélégriLead Inspector
Dolly ScalThe Mother
Pierre LeymarieJacques
Kassagi1st Accomplice
Pierre Étaix2nd AccompliceCésar GattegnoInspector
Sophie Saint-Just(uncredited)
Dominique ZardiSubway Passenger (uncredited)Questions about Pickpocket
Quick answersWhere can I watch Pickpocket in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Pickpocket is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Pickpocket suitable for children?
Pickpocket is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Pickpocket about?
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…
How long is Pickpocket?
Pickpocket runs for 1h 15m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Pickpocket trailer?
Yes. Press Watch trailer to play 2022 Re-Release Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.
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