Fingersmith (2005)

181 min · Drama, LGBT-related television series, LGBTQ-related film, Melodrama, Thriller

Popularity4.5/5

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Directors

Aisling Walsh

Cast

Sally Hawkins, Elaine Cassidy, Charles Dance, Imelda Staunton, Rupert Evans

The story

Since she was orphaned, Sue Trinder (Sally Hawkins) has been brought up amongst thieves and charlatans. She has been protected and cared for by Mrs. Sucksby (Imelda Staunton) and taught to become a fingersmith (a pickpocket).

Catalogue themes and tags

Betrug, Elend, Geldnot, Heiratsschwindlerin, In Love with the Enemy, Lesbian Kiss, Lesbian Sex, Liebeschaos, London, Love-Hate Relationship, Pickpocket, Pornography, Poverty, Tenderness, Victorian England, female friendship

Genres

Drama, LGBT-related television series, LGBTQ-related film, Melodrama, Thriller

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