The Pocketbook (1980): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1980 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1980, The Pocketbook is a drama film directed by Billy Woodberry, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. In the course of a botched purse-snatching, a boy comes to question the path of his life. Billy Woodberry’s second film, and first completed in 16mm, adapts Langston Hughes’ short story, Thank You, Ma’am, and features music by Leadbelly, Thelonious Monk and Miles Davis. (Ross Lipman)
Who’s in it. The Pocketbook stars Ray Cherry, David Jenkins, Simmi Ella Nelson and Christopher Thompson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Pocketbook has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Pocketbook page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Pocketbook tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Pocketbook (1980)?
- In USA, The Pocketbook is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Pocketbook worth watching?
- The Pocketbook holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Pocketbook?
- The Pocketbook stars Ray Cherry, David Jenkins, Simmi Ella Nelson, Christopher Thompson and Phillip Weatherspoon.
- When was The Pocketbook released?
- The Pocketbook was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.