Pickpocket

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Theatrical Release Date:

01/15/2000

DVD Release Date:

11/08/2005

Run Time:

75min.

Starring:

Martin Lasalle , Marika Green , Pierre Leymarie , Pierre Etaix , Jean Pelegri

Director(s):

Robert Bresson

Distributor(s):

No Studio

MPAA Rating:

Not Yet Rated

Genre(s):

Drama

Plot: Director Robert Bresson chose Uruguayan nonactor Martin LaSalle for his leading man in Pickpocket. LaSalle's inexperience works against the film for some viewers, though Bresson himself was satisfied because his star proved himself a quick study in ... Read More

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