The Only Living Pickpocket in New York

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Written By Christian Tizya
John Turturro as Harry Lehman walking down a lantern-lit New York street at night, from The Only Living Pickpocket in New York.

John Turturro in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York. Photo: courtesy of Sony Pictures

Dir. Noah Segan, VIFF 2026

John Turturro plays Harry Lehman, a pickpocket past his prime in a city that no longer runs on cash. Noah Segan, a longtime Rian Johnson collaborator, makes his feature directing debut. He keeps it classic: a locked-off camera, no flourishes, and a look that feels like film. The style suits a story about defiance in the face of obsolescence.

It's a simple character study and mostly goes where you expect, but that's part of its charm. Turturro is excellent, and likely to get awards attention. If you love New York movies, this is a warm, tangible love letter to the old, dirty city.

Christian Tizya https://watsonstreetpictures.com
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