THE PAWNBROKER

Synopsis:

Sol, the embittered survivor of a Nazi death camp, is now a Harlem pawnbroker. He harshly condemns his clientele as the dregs of society, and ridicules his idealistic assistant, Ortiz. But when Ortiz risks his life for Sol, he learns the truth about hope and humanity. A classic! Based on Edward Lewis Wallant's novel "The Pawnbroker."

Film details

Directors:
Sidney Lumet
Runtime:
115
Production year:
1965
Cast:
Geraldine Fitzgerald, Thelma Oliver, Brock Peters, Jaime Sanchez
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