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Pickpocket

Based On the book by Fyodor Dostoyevsky

Pickpocket is a 1959 French film written and directed by Robert Bresson. It stars Martin LaSalle, in his feature film debut, in the title role, and features Marika Green, Pierre Leymarie, and Jean Pélégri in supporting roles. It features a pickpocket who is drawn to crime, despite the intercession of his family, his friends, and even an empathetic policeman. The film is generally considered to be one of Bresson's greatest films.

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Release date:
1959
Director:
Robert Bresson
Cast:
Marika Green, Martin LaSalle, Jean Pélégri, Pierre Étaix, César Gattegno
Genre:
Crime, Drama
Country:
France
Language:
French
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Book vs Film

Cover of Crime and Punishment
The Book · 1866

Crime and Punishment

Fyodor Dostoyevsky

★ 4.5 / 5 2 ratings · Open Library
Poster for Pickpocket
The Film · 1959

Pickpocket

Robert Bresson

★ 7.5 / 10 27,686 votes · IMDb

Reached the screen 93 years after publication.

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