The Blonde Pick-Up
"The Strange Love Life Of A Wrestling Gal"
Originally released in 1951. The Blonde Pick-Up is a drama film. directed by Robert C. Dertano. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Timothy Farrell, Peaches Page, and Clara Mortensen
Synopsis
Scalli is a gangster who manages women wrestlers as a front for his bookmaking, drug, and prostitution rackets. He trusts the wrong people and ends up trying to run away from both the police and mysterious mob boss Mr. Big, to whom he owes $35,000.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
2.6/10
Mixed (26 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Timothy Farrell
as Umberto Scalli
Peaches Page
as 'Peaches' Page
Clara Mortensen
as Clara Mortensen, World Champion
Rita Martínez
as Rita Martinez, Champion of Mexico
Muriel Gardner
as Ruby McKenzie
Don Ferrara
as Joe the Jockey
Matt Douglas
as Ronnie, a Mobster
Paul Merton
as Monk, the Book-keeper
Bruce Spencer
as Eddie, a Gangster
Tony Zarro
as Lefty, a Mobster
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Screen Classics (II)
- Arena Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Blonde Pick-Up about?
Scalli is a gangster who manages women wrestlers as a front for his bookmaking, drug, and prostitution rackets. He trusts the wrong people and ends up trying to run away from both the police and my...
Who directed The Blonde Pick-Up?
The Blonde Pick-Up was directed by Robert C. Dertano.
How long is The Blonde Pick-Up?
The Blonde Pick-Up has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Blonde Pick-Up released?
The Blonde Pick-Up was released on March 5, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Blonde Pick-Up?
The main cast of The Blonde Pick-Up includes Timothy Farrell, Peaches Page, Clara Mortensen, Rita Martínez, Muriel Gardner.