description The Pawnbroker Overview
The Pawnbroker is a 1964 drama directed by Sidney Lumet, based on Edward Lewis Wallant’s 1961 novel. The film stars Rod Steiger and features an ensemble cast including Geraldine Fitzgerald and Brock Peters. It represents David Friedkin and Morton S. Fine's adaptation of the source material for cinematic presentation.
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info The Pawnbroker Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1964 |
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Who is Sol Nazerman in The Pawnbroker?
Sol Nazerman, played by Rod Steiger, is a Holocaust survivor who runs a pawnshop in East Harlem. The film links his cold present-day behavior to traumatic memories of Nazi camps.
Who directed The Pawnbroker?
The Pawnbroker was directed by Sidney Lumet and released in the mid-1960s. It adapts Edward Lewis Wallant's 1961 novel with a screenplay credited to David Friedkin and Morton S. Fine.
Why is The Pawnbroker important in American film history?
It was one of the early major American films to center a Holocaust survivor's psychological trauma. Rod Steiger's performance as Sol Nazerman became one of the film's defining elements.
Who composed the music for The Pawnbroker?
Quincy Jones composed the score for The Pawnbroker. The film's music is part of its New York atmosphere, alongside Boris Kaufman's black-and-white cinematography.
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