52. "The Pawnbroker" (1964)

<p>World War II Movie Night delves into 1964's "The Pawnbroker." Many Jewish and Black groups objected to this movie upon its release, supposedly for negative stereotypes. Rod Steiger gives a career-jumpstarting performance as Sol Nazerman, an embittered Holocaust-survivor who runs an East Harlem pawnshop. Sol regards his customers as scum, and doesn't think much better of the multiple people he sets up. But a local crime boss and vague anniversary threaten to re-awaken dormant traumas in this classic of bummer cinema... Asides include Philip Roth and Bob Dylan. </p> <p>Drop us a line at <a href= "mailto:worldwartwomovienight@gmail.com">worldwartwomovienight@gmail.com</a></p> <p>Check out our Twitter at <a href= "http://twitter.com/WWIIMovieNight">http://twitter.com/WWIIMovieNight</a></p> <p>Consider donating at <a href= "https://www.patreon.com/WorldWarTwoMovieNight">https://www.patreon.com/WorldWarTwoMovieNight</a> </p>