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John Turturro Shines as 'Only Living Pickpocket in New York' Premieres at Sundance

Early reviews praise Noah Segan’s NYC crime caper for its elegiac tone with a tech‑era twist.

Overview

  • The film premiered Tuesday in Sundance’s Premieres section to strong early notices from multiple outlets.
  • John Turturro stars as Harry, an old‑school pickpocket pushed to recover a flash drive after crossing a younger criminal.
  • Critics emphasize Turturro’s performance and the film’s melancholic portrait of a changing New York alongside modern, tech‑driven crime.
  • Noah Segan wrote and directed the 88‑minute feature, with T Street handling sales and some coverage reporting Rian Johnson as a producer.
  • The ensemble features Steve Buscemi, Giancarlo Esposito, Tatiana Maslany, and Will Price, with several reviews tagging the movie as a festival standout with awards potential.