The Pawnbroker(1965)
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Overview
A Jewish pawnbroker, a victim of Nazi persecution, loses all faith in his fellow man until he realizes too late the tragedy of his actions.
Director
Sidney Lumet
Studio
The Pawnbroker Co.
Budget
$500K
Cast
Rod Steiger
as Sol Nazerman
Geraldine Fitzgerald
as Marilyn Birchfield
Brock Peters
as Rodriguez
Jaime Sánchez
as Jesus Ortiz
Thelma Oliver
as Ortiz's Girl
Marketa Kimbrell
as Tessie
Juano Hernández
as Mr. Smith
Linda Geiser
as Ruth
Nancy R. Pollock
as Bertha
Raymond St. Jacques
as Tangee
Baruch Lumet
as Mendel
John McCurry
as Buck
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1965
Runtime
1h 56m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$500K
Production Companies
The Pawnbroker Co. • American International Pictures • Landau Company
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pawnbroker?▼
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What is The Pawnbroker about?▼
A Jewish pawnbroker, a victim of Nazi persecution, loses all faith in his fellow man until he realizes too late the tragedy of his actions.
Who directed The Pawnbroker?▼
The Pawnbroker was directed by Sidney Lumet and released in 1965. It is a drama film.
How long is The Pawnbroker?▼
The Pawnbroker has a runtime of 1 hours and 56 minutes (116 minutes total).
Who stars in The Pawnbroker?▼
The cast of The Pawnbroker includes Rod Steiger as Sol Nazerman, Geraldine Fitzgerald as Marilyn Birchfield, Brock Peters as Rodriguez, Jaime Sánchez as Jesus Ortiz, Thelma Oliver as Ortiz's Girl and more.
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