Lady Pickpocket (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 8

Released in 1953, Lady Pickpocket is a comedy and crime film directed by Hasan El-Saifi, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. A girl who is placed by circumstances in corrupt circumstances, learns the craft of pickpocketing, joins a gang that exploits her work, and after a period of narrowing the life of corruption and hate being in this gang
Who’s in it. Lady Pickpocket stars Samia Gamal as Reisha/Balabel, Kamal Al-Shenawy as Nabil, Ismail Yasseen and Farid Shawqy as Burai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Lady Pickpocket sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lady Pickpocket page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lady Pickpocket tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lady Pickpocket (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lady Pickpocket change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lady Pickpocket worth watching?
- Lady Pickpocket holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lady Pickpocket?
- Lady Pickpocket stars Samia Gamal, Kamal Al-Shenawy, Ismail Yasseen, Farid Shawqy and Hassan Fayek.
- When was Lady Pickpocket released?
- Lady Pickpocket was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.