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Pickpocket
A pickpocket (Linton Semage) is blamed by his wife for bringing misery to other families and as well as to their own home. Although he has promised to reform himself, he cannot find another line of work which would bring him a living wage. One day, after a morning of picking pockets, Kamal finds a photograph of his wife in a man's purse he had just stolen. This turns his life into chaos. He does not tell his wife about this and goes on searching for the owner of the purse. What he finds is only the beginning of his tragedy.
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Plot Summary
A skilled pickpocket, tormented by the memories of a past he can't escape, attempts to go straight. However, his past actions and connections keep pulling him back into the criminal underworld. He becomes entangled with a dangerous associate and a determined detective, forcing him to confront his demons and make a choice between redemption and destruction.
Critical Reception
Pickpocket received mixed reviews. While some critics praised its tense atmosphere and lead performance, others found the plot predictable and underdeveloped. The film struggled to find a wide audience, remaining a relatively obscure entry in the crime thriller genre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its moody atmosphere and suspenseful sequences.
Criticized for a derivative plot and underdeveloped characters.
Nicholas Lea's performance was noted as a strong point.
Google audience: Audience reception is not readily available in a consolidated format.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a television movie before being released theatrically.
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