Pickpocket King
Raja Copet
“The biggest comedy movie”
Synopsis
The story revolves around a pickpocket and the organization led by Beniman. There are certain taboos, such as not pickpocketing transvestites and pregnant women. Many of their operations fail, either due to incompetence or because they break these taboos. Beniman himself starts dating Ida, whom he met after she was pickpocketed by one of his men. The stolen wallet is returned to her. The repeated failures prompt Beniman to hold a congress of pickpockets, where they decide to rob a bank. However, a police intelligence officer infiltrates the gang and provides them with guns without bullets, causing the operation to fail. Beniman is arrested, and the officer interrogating him is Hamid, Ida's father.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Syamsul Fuad
- Screenplay & Story
- Syamsul Fuad, Tahar
- Original Title
- Raja Copet
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Syamsul Fuad
Syamsul Fuad, Tahar
Rizal Asmar
Tahar
Department Leadership Roster
Syamsul Fuad
Director
Syamsul Fuad
Writer
Tahar
Writer
Tahar
Producer
Rizal Asmar
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pickpocket King
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pickpocket King about?
The story revolves around a pickpocket and the organization led by Beniman. There are certain taboos, such as not pickpocketing transvestites and pregnant women. Many of their operations fail, either due to incompetence or because they break these taboos. Beniman himself starts dating Ida, whom he met after she was pickpocketed by one of his men. The stolen wallet is returned to her. The repeated failures prompt Beniman to hold a congress of pickpockets, where they decide to rob a bank. However, a police intelligence officer infiltrates the gang and provides them with guns without bullets, causing the operation to fail. Beniman is arrested, and the officer interrogating him is Hamid, Ida's father.
Who directed Pickpocket King?
Pickpocket King was directed by Syamsul Fuad.
Who stars in Pickpocket King?
The principal cast of Pickpocket King includes Benyamin Sueb, Aida Mustapha, Abdul Hamid Arief, Cahyono, Eddy Gombloh.
When was Pickpocket King released and how long is it?
Pickpocket King was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.