Pickpocket (1997)
Xiao Wu (original title)Reference View | Change View
- Unrated
- 1h 48min
- Drama
- 1997 (China)
- Movie
A small town pickpocket whose friends have moved on to higher trades finds himself bitter and unable to adapt.
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Awards:
- 7 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
Directed by
| Zhangke Jia | ||
Written by
| Zhangke Jia | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Zhangke Jia | ... | producer |
| Kit Ming Li | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Nelson Lik-wai Yu | ||
Editing by
| Xiao Ling Yu | ||
Art Direction by
| Liang Jingdong | ... | (as Jing Dong Liang) |
Production Management
| Hongwei Wang | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Xi Zhang | ... | assistant director |
| Gu Zheng | ... | assistant director |
Sound Department
| Yang Zhang | ... | sound mixer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Chak Piu Chiu | ... | assistant camera (as Bill Chiu) |
| Sam Koa | ... | lighting technician (as Yibin Gu) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Hu Tong Communications
- ICA Projects (1999) (United Kingdom) (subtitled)
- Prodimag (2007) (Spain) (DVD)
- The Criterion Channel (2020) (United States) (tv) (digital)
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Storyline
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Little pocket thief Wu never got away from the streets like his friends did. He realises that he is alone, as his old buddy doesn't invite him for his wedding. When he falls in love with a hooker he is forced to think about his future. Can he break with his criminal past?
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | (Director Cameo) Zhangke Jia: the man sent by Xiao Yang to return Xiao Wu's wedding present. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Unknown Pleasures (2002). See more » |