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January 28, 2026
The Only Living Pickpocket in New York review
Sundance film festival: the actor plays a pickpocket who steals from the wrong person in a leisurely, straightforward crime thriller with a sting in its tail
TL;DR
- The film contrasts older generations' nostalgia and resistance to digital change with younger generations' adaptation.
- John Turturro stars as Harry, a pickpocket who prides himself on traditional methods, eschewing modern technology.
- Harry operates on the subway, lives in the Bronx, and sells his steals to a pawnbroker named Ben.
- The plot involves Harry stealing from the wrong person, a crime family member, leading to dangerous consequences.
- The film is noted for its New York setting and captures a sense of a charming hangout movie despite the protagonist's perilous situation.
- A reunion with Harry's estranged daughter provides a scene with a strong performance from Tatiana Maslany.
- The film's ending is described as satisfyingly bittersweet.
- The movie is screening at the Sundance film festival and is seeking distribution.
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