Pickpocket King
"The biggest comedy movie"
Originally released in 1977. Pickpocket King is a comedy film. directed by Syamsul Fuad. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Benyamin Sueb, Aida Mustapha, and Abdul Hamid Arief
Synopsis
The story revolves around a pickpocket and the organization led by Beniman. There are certain taboos, such as not pickpocketing transvestites and pregnant women. Many of their operations fail, either due to incompetence or because they break these taboos. Beniman himself starts dating Ida, whom he met after she was pickpocketed by one of his men. The stolen wallet is returned to her. The repeated failures prompt Beniman to hold a congress of pickpockets, where they decide to rob a bank. However, a police intelligence officer infiltrates the gang and provides them with guns without bullets, causing the operation to fail. Beniman is arrested, and the officer interrogating him is Hamid, Ida's father.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickpocket King about?
The story revolves around a pickpocket and the organization led by Beniman. There are certain taboos, such as not pickpocketing transvestites and pregnant women. Many of their operations fail, eith...
Who directed Pickpocket King?
Pickpocket King was directed by Syamsul Fuad.
How long is Pickpocket King?
Pickpocket King has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Pickpocket King released?
Pickpocket King was released on January 21, 1977 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pickpocket King?
The main cast of Pickpocket King includes Benyamin Sueb, Aida Mustapha, Abdul Hamid Arief, Cahyono, Eddy Gombloh.