The Pawnbroker (1964)

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.

dombrewer

An incredibly bleak film - it's unrelentingly grim, but watchable because of Steiger's phenomenal performance. I don't think I'll ever sit through it again though.

13 years ago

Rodney Dangerfield

Steiger's best performance.

11 years ago

Limbesdautomne

Lumet trapped by stereotypes. He can't contain the form of his film or Steiger massive presence.

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6 years ago

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