Review of The Pawnbroker (1965) by Anne F — 20 Mar 2011
Rod Steiger plays a survivor of WW2's concentration camps who runs a pawnbroking business in New York. He is scarred by his wartime experiences and the brutal fates of his family, and the film follows him as he tries to minimise contact with those around him, all of whom regards as 'scum', even those who admire or like him.
The film was groundbreaking 45 years ago; much of that seems very ordinary now, but is well worth watching.
This review of The Pawnbroker (1965) was written by Anne F on 20 Mar 2011.
The Pawnbroker has generally received very positive reviews.
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