Written and directed by Noah Segan, the film ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ centers Harry Lehman, an aging pickpocket who plies his trade with ever-diminishing returns in a drastically changed New York. Wallets stuffed with cash have been replaced by easily canceled credit cards, and Harry struggles to make ends meet as he cares for his disabled wife, Rosie. When he unwittingly purloins and fences a valuable USB stick, Harry finds himself in a race against time to return the loot or face the rage of a vengeful crime family.
‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ stars John Turturro (as Harry Lehman), Giancarlo Esposito (as Detective Allan Warren), Will Price (as Dylan), Tatiana Maslany (as Kelly), Victoria Moroles (as Eve), Steve Buscemi (as Ben), and Jamie Lee Curtis (as Moira).
Producers of ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ include Leopold Hughes, Katie McNeill, and Ben LeClair, with executive producers Rian Johnson, Ram Bergman, Dan Watson, and Johnny Holland. Production companies are MRC and T-Street.
The film’s cinematography is by Sam Levy, the music is by Gary Lionelli, with editing by Hilda Rasula.
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Sony Pictures Classics will release ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ in theaters on October 23, 2026 in New York and Los Angeles, expanding nationwide on October 30, 2026.
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John Turturro is most known for The Big Lebowski, Barton Fink, The Batman, and Severance. Giancarlo Esposito is most known for Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian. Steve Buscemi is most known for Fargo, Reservoir Dogs, and Boardwalk Empire. Jamie Lee Curtis is most known for Halloween and Everything Everywhere All at Once. Tatiana Maslany is most known for Orphan Black.
