John Turturro's Harry is a Bronx pickpocket whose tactile trade is dying in a tap-to-pay city, until he lifts the wrong wallet and has to put things right in a race across the boroughs. Noah Segan shoots it as a love letter to 1970s grit and 1990s indie New York, with Steve Buscemi and Giancarlo Esposito in the cast. If you want a movie about this city made by people who adore it, this is the NYFF pick.
What to expect
An 88-minute New York story screened for a festival crowd that will recognize every corner and subway stop. Expect Turturro in a lead turn built on charm and melancholy, with a poignant final stretch. Harry's chase runs through several boroughs, so part of the fun is spotting familiar streets, stoops and train lines on the big screen.
Good to know
- Take the 1 train to 66 St–Lincoln Center; the A, B, C and D stop a few blocks south at 59 St–Columbus Circle.
- It is a Sony Pictures Classics release, so a theatrical run follows the festival.
- Festival screenings start on time, so collect tickets and get in line early.
- If a screening is listed as sold out, check Film at Lincoln Center's site again closer to the day for released seats.
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Common questions
Who stars in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York?
John Turturro, with Steve Buscemi, Giancarlo Esposito, Tatiana Maslany, Victoria Moroles and Will Price.
Who directed it?
Writer-director Noah Segan.
How long is the film?
88 minutes.
