The Pawnbroker(1965)
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The Pawnbroker Synopsis
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.
The Pawnbroker (1965) is a drama film directed by Sidney Lumet, released on April 20, 1965 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Rod Steiger, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Brock Peters and Jaime Sánchez. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 182 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers:
- Edward Lewis Wallant, David Friedkin, Morton S. Fine
- Producers:
- Roger H. Lewis, Philip Langner, Ely A. Landau
- Cinematographer:
- Boris Kaufman
- Composer:
- Quincy Jones
- Production:
- The Pawnbroker Co., American International Pictures, Landau Company, Allied Artists Pictures
- Budget:
- $500,000
- Status:
- Released
The Pawnbroker (1965) Trailer
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The Pawnbroker Cast & Crew
Main 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
Nancy R. Pollock
as Bertha
Raymond St. Jacques
as Tangee
Baruch Lumet
as Mendel
John McCurry
as Buck
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Lumet, written by Edward Lewis Wallant, David Friedkin and Morton S. Fine, produced by Roger H. Lewis, Philip Langner and Ely A. Landau.
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The Pawnbroker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 182 ratings.
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The Pawnbroker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Pawnbroker online?
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The Pawnbroker (1965) is available to stream on YouTube TV, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Pawnbroker?
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The main cast of The Pawnbroker (1965) includes Rod Steiger, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Brock Peters, Jaime Sánchez and Thelma Oliver. The film was directed by Sidney Lumet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Pawnbroker released?
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The Pawnbroker was released on April 20, 1965 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Pawnbroker worth watching?
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The Pawnbroker (1965) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 182 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Pawnbroker?
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Yes. The official The Pawnbroker trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.