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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Cast & Crew
Martin LaSalle
Michel
Marika Green
Jeanne
Jean Pélégri
Lead Inspector
Dolly Scal
The Mother
Pierre Leymarie
Jacques
Kassagi
1st Accomplice
Pierre Étaix
2nd Accomplice
César Gattegno
Inspector
Sophie Saint-Just
(uncredited)
Dominique Zardi
Subway Passenger (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
Pickpocket was released on December 16, 1959.
The runtime of Pickpocket is 1h 15m.
Pickpocket is a Crime, Drama movie.
Pickpocket has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 on TMDB.
Pickpocket is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
Pickpocket was directed by Robert Bresson.
The main cast of Pickpocket includes Martin LaSalle, Marika Green, Jean Pélégri.
Pickpocket is originally in French.