


Film · Released
Pickup on South Street
“How the law took a chance on a B-girl … and won!”
Pickup on South Street at a glance
Pickup on South Street is a 1953 thriller and crime film, running 1h 20m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Tubi TV, Plex and Amazon Video.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1953-05-27
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Genres
- Thriller, Crime
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.4 / 10 · 341 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn 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.
Cast
14 names
Richard WidmarkSkip McCoy
Jean PetersCandy
Thelma RitterMoe Williams
Murvyn VyeCaptain Dan Tiger
Richard KileyJoey
Willis BoucheyZara
Milburn StoneDetective Winoki
Parley BaerHeadquarters Communist in Chair (uncredited)
Chet BrandenburgFight Spectator (uncredited)
Virginia CarrollNurse (uncredited)
Harry CarterDetective Dietrich (uncredited)
Clancy CooperDetective Eddie (uncredited)
Henry SlateDetective MacGregor (uncredited)Questions about Pickup on South Street
Quick answersWhere can I watch Pickup on South Street in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Pickup on South Street is listed on Tubi TV, Plex, Amazon Video, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Pickup on South Street suitable for children?
Pickup on South Street is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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 of highly classified information to the communists, Candy, who has been trailed by FBI agents for months in hopes of…
How long is Pickup on South Street?
Pickup on South Street runs for 1h 20m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Pickup on South Street trailer?
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