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John Turturro stars in New York pickpocket film
John Turturro plays aging pickpocket in New York film.
In brief
John Turturro plays aging pickpocket in New York film. John Turturro stars in 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' as an aging pickpocket in cashless New York. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
John Turturro's New York roots
John Turturro grew up in Hollis, Queens, and has lived in Park Slope, Brooklyn since 1988.
“You see the variety and diversity”
Turturro's character inspiration
Turturro's Pino from 'Do The Right Thing' came from people he grew up around.
“I interview a lot of people and I take things from them”
New York pickpocket film
Turturro stars as Harry Lehman, an aging pickpocket in cashless New York.
“The whole skill of it is that the person doesn’t know”
Film release details
Sony Pictures Classics releases 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' in select theaters Friday.
“It’s rarer than people think”
Turturro's Oscar buzz
Turturro's soulful performance could land him his first Oscar nomination.
“It’s rarer than people think”
Turturro's New York connections
Turturro co-stars with Steve Buscemi and Giancarlo Esposito in the film.
“A lot of the movie’s joy is seeing such archetypal New York performers on their home turf”
Turturro's career highlights
Turturro has played street-wise New York hustlers, intellectuals and world-weary schlubs.
“I worked so hard and long before that it’s wonderful when things actually come together”
Turturro's New York reflections
Turturro says New York still has the spirit of pickpockets despite city changes.
“There are different people now in New York. But if you go to certain pockets, you can find them”
The short version
John Turturro stars in 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' as an aging pickpocket in cashless New York.
