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Pickpocket(1997)
Status: Released
Date: 1997-08-01
73%
108 Votes
Time: 1h 50m
Overview:
A small town pickpocket whose friends have moved on to higher trades finds himself bitter and unable to adapt.
Languages: Mandarin.
Countries:
China,
Hong Kong
Budget: $50,000.00
ProductionCompanies:
Radiant Advertising Company
Hu Tong Communications
Movie: Pickpocket
Top 10 Billed Cast
Wang Hongwei
Xiao Wu
Hao Hongjian
Jin Xiaoyong
Video Trailer Pickpocket
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