John Turturro in ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York’ Film Trailer
by Alex Billington
August 6, 2026
Source: YouTube
“I lost something. It’s real important I get it back.” Sony Pictures Classics has unveiled an official trailer for the film The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, an acclaimed new NYC love letter made by actor / filmmaker Noah Segan. This initially premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier in the year to many rave reviews – it’s one of the better films coming out of this year’s fest. Led by John Turturro in one of his finest performances, the film follows Harry, an old school hustler / pickpocket. A classic native New Yorker, he moves through life lubricating palms with cash, relying on his wits & connections. But times are changing for Harry. His daily take isn’t green bills & wristwatches, it’s credit cards and cell phones. And one unfortunate night, cryptocurrency and a handgun – which gets him into big trouble. A nostalgic portrait of a small-time career criminal navigating today’s digitally networked world. Featuring Turturro as Harry, with Giancarlo Esposito, Will Price, Tatiana Maslany, Victoria Moroles, Steve Buscemi, and Jamie Lee Curtis. I’m a big fan of this film! It’s old school, down-and-dirty filmmaking and the story is simple but it works well as a how-things-have-changed NYC parable. Definitely worth a watch when it’s out in theaters.
Here’s the official trailer for Noah Segan’s film The Only Living Pickpocket in New York, on YouTube:
A love-letter to New York City. Harry Lehman (John Turturro) is an aging pickpocket who plies his trade with ever-diminishing returns in a drastically changed NYC. Wallets stuffed with cash have been replaced by easily canceled credit cards, and Harry struggles to make ends meet as he cares for his disabled wife, Rosie. When he unwittingly purloins & fences a valuable USB stick, Harry finds himself in a race against time to return the loot or face the rage of a vengeful crime family. The Only Living Pickpocket in New York is directed by the American actor / writer / filmmaker Noah Segan, making his second feature film after directing Blood Relatives previously. Produced by Leopold Hughes, Katie McNeill, Ben LeClair. Executive produced by Ram Bergman, Johnny Holland, Rian Johnson, Dan Watson. This first premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. Sony Pictures Classics debuts Segan’s The Only Living Pickpocket in New York in select US theaters starting on October 23rd, 2026 this fall. Look any good? Who’s down?
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