Martin LaSalle
Michel
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Pickpocket is a 1959 French film written and directed by Robert Bresson. It stars Martin LaSalle , who was a nonprofessional actor at the time, in the title role, and features Marika Green , Pierre Leymarie, and Jean Pélégri in supporting roles.
A film by Robert Bresson about a man who steals for the thrill of it, and faces the consequences of his actions. The film features realistic pickpocket scenes, a minimalist style, and a controversial ending.
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- Crime, Drama
- Robert Bresson
- 1959-12-16
A philosophical and spiritual analysis of a Parisian thief who steals for excitement and fear. Ebert compares Bresson's film to Dostoyevsky's Crime and Punishment and praises its minimalist style and themes of redemption.
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Michel, a young man who starts pickpocketing for fun, becomes obsessed with the art and the risks of stealing. Watch the trailer, read critics reviews, and see the cast and crew of this classic film on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Martin Lasalle
- Robert Bresson
- Crime, Drama
A film about a young pickpocket in Paris who becomes obsessed with his crime and faces the consequences. Learn about the director, the cast, the themes, and the special features of this spiritual and minimalist classic.
- Michel
May 31, 2022 · Pickpocket review – existential thrills in Robert Bresson’s study of a thief’s progress. Bresson’s 1959 film about a misfit who dreams of rising above conventional morals is a brilliant ...
Whiling away the time mastering the art of picking pockets, lonely Michel, an arrogant, self-destructive layabout preying on the unsuspecting people in the streets and stations of bustling Paris, gets his kicks from stealing.
