Pickup on South Street
"How the law took a chance on a B-girl … and won!"
Originally released in 1953. Pickup on South Street is a thriller/crime film. directed by Samuel Fuller. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, and Thelma Ritter
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 months in hopes of nabbing the spy ringleader, is sent by her ex-boyfriend, Joey, to find Skip and retrieve the valuable microfilm he now holds.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 27, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (310 votes)
Budget
$780K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Richard Widmark
as Skip McCoy
Jean Peters
as Candy
Thelma Ritter
as Moe Williams
Murvyn Vye
as Captain Dan Tiger
Richard Kiley
as Joey
Willis Bouchey
as Zara
Milburn Stone
as Detective Winoki
Parley Baer
as Headquarters Communist in Chair (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
as Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Frank Kumagai
as Lum (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $780,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickup on South Street about?
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...
Who directed Pickup on South Street?
Pickup on South Street was directed by Samuel Fuller.
How long is Pickup on South Street?
Pickup on South Street has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Pickup on South Street released?
Pickup on South Street was released on May 27, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pickup on South Street?
The main cast of Pickup on South Street includes Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter, Murvyn Vye, Richard Kiley.
Is Pickup on South Street worth watching?
Pickup on South Street has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 310 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.