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The Pawnbroker
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The Pawnbroker

1965-04-20 · 116 min · ★ 7.1

Drama

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.

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Directors
Sidney Lumet
Production companies
The Pawnbroker Co., American International Pictures, Landau Company, Allied Artists Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 500,000

Top Cast

Rod SteigerRod SteigerSol Nazerman
Geraldine FitzgeraldGeraldine FitzgeraldMarilyn Birchfield
Brock PetersBrock PetersRodriguez
Jaime SánchezJaime SánchezJesus Ortiz
Thelma OliverThelma OliverOrtiz's Girl
Marketa KimbrellMarketa KimbrellTessie
Juano HernándezJuano HernándezMr. Smith
Linda GeiserLinda GeiserRuth
Nancy R. PollockBertha
Raymond St. JacquesRaymond St. JacquesTangee
Baruch LumetBaruch LumetMendel
John McCurryJohn McCurryBuck
Charles DierkopCharles DierkopRobinson
Eusebia CosmeEusebia CosmeMrs. Ortiz
Warren FinnertyWarren FinnertySavarese
Jack AderMorton
Marianne KanterMarianne KanterJoan
Ed MorehouseOratory Award
Reni SantoniReni SantoniJunkie Selling Radio (uncredited)
Morgan FreemanMorgan FreemanMan on Street (Uncredited)

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