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Pickpocket (1959)

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.

  • Crime
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Martin LaSalleMartin LaSalleMichel
  • Photo of Marika GreenMarika GreenJeanne
  • Photo of Jean PélégriJean PélégriLead inspector
  • Photo of Dolly ScalDolly ScalThe mother
  • Photo of Pierre LeymariePierre LeymarieJacques
  • Photo of Pierre ÉtaixPierre Étaix2nd accomplice
  • Photo of KassagiKassagi1st accomplice
  • Photo of César GattegnoCésar GattegnoInspector
  • Photo of Sophie Saint-JustSophie Saint-Just(uncredited)
  • Photo of Dominique ZardiDominique ZardiSubway passenger (uncredited)

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