- DIRECTOR:
Robert Bresson
- ACTORS:
Martin LaSalle, Marika Green, Jean Pélégri, Dolly Scal, Pierre Leymarie
- PLOT:
A pickpocket (LaSalle) struggles to choose between a life of crime and meaningful human relationships.
- EVALUATION:
This film debut of Martin LaSalle is an outstanding and captivating portrayal of a lonely man who steals because he needs to, in more ways than one.
- WRITING:
Minimalist and effective, although the time jump near the end is a bit awkward.
- FILMING:
Incredibly detail-oriented when it comes to pickpocketing.
- BEST PART:
The trip through the train, where things are stolen left and right.
- TRIVIA:
Real-life pickpocket and magician Henry Kassagi served as a technical advisor and acted as one of the pickpockets.
- STINGER:
The handcuffs come out.
