Pockets
Synopsis
A homeless bum, bored of eating the same food every night, promises his girlfriend a special dinner. He plans to take her out with money robbed from a passing stranger. But the bum’s in for a surprise when the man he targets for his mugging turns out to have special – and hilarious – powers.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 4, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
- Original Title
- Pockets
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 3m
- Production Studios
- Prettybird US, Channel 4 Television, Dazed
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Larkin Seiple
Ali Brown, Jonathan Wang
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Kwan
Director
Daniel Scheinert
Director
Daniel Kwan
Writer
Daniel Scheinert
Writer
Jason Kisvarday
Production Design
Larkin Seiple
Director of Photography
Jonathan Wang
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pockets
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pockets about?
A homeless bum, bored of eating the same food every night, promises his girlfriend a special dinner. He plans to take her out with money robbed from a passing stranger. But the bum’s in for a surprise when the man he targets for his mugging turns out to have special – and hilarious – powers.
Who directed Pockets?
Pockets was directed by Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert.
Who stars in Pockets?
The principal cast of Pockets includes Billy Chew, Joyce Kim, Daniel Scheinert.
When was Pockets released and how long is it?
Pockets was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 3m.