# John Turturro stars in New York pickpocket film

> John Turturro plays aging pickpocket in New York film.
- Title: John Turturro stars in New York pickpocket film · Seattletimes
- Summary: 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…
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## 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
## Key takeaway

John Turturro stars in 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York' as an aging pickpocket in cashless New York.