Pickup on South Street
How the law took a chance on a B-girl … and won!
19531h 20m7.4(326 votes)
ThrillerCrime
Synopsis
In New York City, an insolent pickpocket, Skip McCoy, inadvertently sets off a chain of events when he targets ex-prostitute Candy and steals her wallet. Unaware that she has been making deliveries of highly classified information to the communists, Candy, who has been trailed by FBI agents for mont…
Pickup on South Street (1953) is a thriller and crime film directed by Samuel Fuller. It stars Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, and Thelma Ritter. The film runs for 1 hour 20 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 326 votes.
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Director
Cast
Richard Widmark
Skip McCoy
Jean Peters
Candy
Thelma Ritter
Moe Williams
Murvyn Vye
Captain Dan Tiger
Richard Kiley
Joey
Willis Bouchey
Zara
Milburn Stone
Detective Winoki
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Who stars in Pickup on South Street?
Pickup on South Street stars Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter, and Murvyn Vye, and was directed by Samuel Fuller.
How long is Pickup on South Street?
Pickup on South Street has a runtime of 1 hour 20 minutes.
When did Pickup on South Street come out?
Pickup on South Street was released in 1953.
What genre is Pickup on South Street?
Pickup on South Street is a thriller and crime film.
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Pickup on South Street holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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