Pickup on South Street
How the law took a chance on a B-girl … and won!
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Pickup on South Street
- Genres: Thriller, Crime
- Release Date: 1953-05-27
- Runtime: 80 minutes
- Rating: 7.4/10 (291 votes)
- Budget: $780,000
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.6019
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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)
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Pickup On South Street (1953) trailer
Sam Hamm on PICKUP ON SOUTH STREET
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickup on South Street?▼
Pickup on South Street is a Thriller, Crime movie directed by . It was released on 1953-05-27.
Who are the main actors in Pickup on South Street?▼
The main cast includes Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter, Murvyn Vye, Richard Kiley, .
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Is Pickup on South Street based on a true story?▼
How the law took a chance on a B-girl … and won!
What is the IMDb rating of Pickup on South Street?▼
Pickup on South Street has an IMDb rating of 7.4/10 based on 291 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Pickup on South Street?▼
The movie had a production budget of $780,000 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Pickup on South Street?▼
The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Pickup on South Street filmed?▼
Pickup on South Street was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Pickup on South Street?▼
The total runtime of Pickup on South Street is 80 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Pickup on South Street?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Pickup on South Street.
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