John Turturro says he likes trying new things (even pickpocketing)
John Turturro practiced wallet lifting with a sleight-of-hand artist to play a pickpocket who steals a student’s backpack.
7 Articles
7 Articles
John Turturro's Method Acting as a Pickpocket Nearly Got Him Into Real Trouble
John Turturro‘s commitment to his latest role nearly got him into real trouble. The actor was preparing to portray a professional pickpocket in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York when he came close to trying the skill on an actual subway passenger. However, he reconsidered before taking anything, realizing the experiment could have serious […] The post John Turturro’s Method Acting as a Pickpocket Nearly Got Him Into Real Trouble appeared fi…
John Turturro on Nearly Robbing Someone to Practice for ‘The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,’ Fighting to Save His 2005 Musical ‘Romance & Cigarettes’ and the Knicks Championship
John Turturro on 'The Only Living Pickpocket in New York,' saving 'Romance & Cigarettes' and the Oscar race.
John Turturro says he likes trying new things (even pickpocketing)
John Turturro says the overcoat he wears in The Only Living Pickpocket in New York helped him get into character: "It's got all the pockets. It's like a piece of armor, sort of like a samurai robe."(Courtesy of Sony Pictures Classics)Actor John Turturro might be able to pick your pocket, but it depends on how you're dressed. "Horizontal pockets that are really tight with tight jeans are hard; back pockets are easier," he says. Even better, he ad…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 80% of the sources lean Left
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium










