Pickpocket (1963)
To reach you at last, what a strange path I had to take.
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | Pickpocket |
|---|---|
| Release date | May 20, 1963 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | pickpocket, prison, france, black and white, materialism, unsociability, modern society |
FAQ
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.
When was Pickpocket released?
Pickpocket was released on May 20, 1963 (status: Released).
Who directed Pickpocket?
Robert Bresson directed Pickpocket.
What is the TMDB rating of Pickpocket?
Pickpocket has a TMDB rating of 7.3/10 from 591 votes.