Pickpocket

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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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Drama

Director

Robert Bresson

Original Language

FR

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 on him, Michel also tries to get a straight job, but the temptation to steal is hard to resist.

Who directed Pickpocket?

Pickpocket was directed by Robert Bresson.

When was Pickpocket released?

Pickpocket was released on December 16, 1959.

How long is Pickpocket?

Pickpocket has a runtime of 1h 15m.

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