Pickpocket
スリ
Synopsis
Kaido is a professional pickpocket who works the Tokyo subway with his young foster-daughter, Rei: She lets herself be groped while Kaido relieves the groper of his wallet. More often than not they're observed by a middle-aged cop, who generally lets Kaido go free. Rei is unsettled when Kaido takes on a young street punk, Kazuki, as an apprentice -- with instructions to make Kaido stop drinking. Kazuki, however, would like to go into business with Rei.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuo Kuroki
- Screenplay & Story
- Kazuo Kuroki, Katsuhiko Manabe, Yasuyuki Tsutsumi
- Original Title
- スリ
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Art Port, Eisei Gekijo, Matsushita Agency Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuo Kuroki
Kazuo Kuroki, Katsuhiko Manabe, Yasuyuki Tsutsumi
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuo Kuroki
Director
Kazuo Kuroki
Screenplay
Katsuhiko Manabe
Screenplay
Yasuyuki Tsutsumi
Screenplay
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Pickpocket.
list6
Kinema Junpo - Best Japanese Films (1926-2024) [Imported]
Kinema Junpo Yearly Top 10 Japanese Movies (cumulative)
第93回まで offset of 3 http://www.kinenote.com/main/award/kinejun/
More Like Pickpocket
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pickpocket
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pickpocket about?
Kaido is a professional pickpocket who works the Tokyo subway with his young foster-daughter, Rei: She lets herself be groped while Kaido relieves the groper of his wallet. More often than not they're observed by a middle-aged cop, who generally lets Kaido go free. Rei is unsettled when Kaido takes on a young street punk, Kazuki, as an apprentice -- with instructions to make Kaido stop drinking. Kazuki, however, would like to go into business with Rei.
Who directed Pickpocket?
Pickpocket was directed by Kazuo Kuroki.
Who stars in Pickpocket?
The principal cast of Pickpocket includes Yoshio Harada, Jun Fubuki, Kirina Mano, Shuji Kashiwabara, Renji Ishibashi.
When was Pickpocket released and how long is it?
Pickpocket was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.