The Pawnbroker
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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.
Where to watch The Pawnbroker in United States
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Where is The Pawnbroker streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Sooner |
| South Korea | wavve | Google Play Movies |
About The Pawnbroker
The Pawnbroker is a 1965 English-language drama film directed by Sidney Lumet. The cast is led by Rod Steiger, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Brock Peters. It has a runtime of 1h 56m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla.
The Pawnbroker was produced by The Pawnbroker Co., American International Pictures, and Landau Company and made in United States of America. It was released on April 20, 1965, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers
- David Friedkin, Morton S. Fine
- Release date
- April 20, 1965
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- The Pawnbroker Co., American International Pictures, Landau Company
The Pawnbroker cast & crew
The Pawnbroker was directed by Sidney Lumet and written by David Friedkin and Morton S. Fine.
The cast features 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 Marketa Kimbrell as Tessie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Quincy Jones, cinematography is by Boris Kaufman, and it was produced by Worthington Miner and Roger H. Lewis.
Is The Pawnbroker worth watching?
The Pawnbroker holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 174 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 56m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Pawnbroker is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Pawnbroker
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Cast of The Pawnbroker
Rod Steiger
Sol Nazerman
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Marilyn Birchfield
Brock Peters
Rodriguez
Jaime Sánchez
Jesus Ortiz
Thelma Oliver
Ortiz's Girl
Marketa Kimbrell
Tessie
Juano Hernández
Mr. Smith
Linda Geiser
Ruth
Nancy R. Pollock
Bertha
Raymond St. Jacques
Tangee
Baruch Lumet
Mendel
John McCurry
Buck
The Pawnbroker — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Pawnbroker in United States?
The Pawnbroker is streaming on Hoopla in United States.
▸Is The Pawnbroker on Hoopla?
Yes — The Pawnbroker is currently available on Hoopla in United States.
▸What language is The Pawnbroker in?
The Pawnbroker is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, German, Spanish. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Pawnbroker?
The Pawnbroker runs 1 hours 56 minutes (116 minutes).
▸What is The Pawnbroker rated?
The Pawnbroker is rated NR. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 174 ratings.
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