Pickup on South Street 1953
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SplatIn 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Skip McCoy
as Candy
as Moe Williams
as Captain Dan Tiger
as Joey
as Zara
as Detective Winoki
as Headquarters Communist in Chair (uncredited)
as Fight Spectator (uncredited)
as Lum (uncredited)
Director:
Writer:
Samuel Fuller, Dwight Taylor
Stars:
Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter, Murvyn Vye, Richard Kiley, Willis Bouchey, Milburn Stone, Parley Baer, Chet Brandenburg, Frank Kumagai,
Genres:
Thriller,Crime
Release Date:
1953 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
80 min
MMPA Rating:
NR
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Pickup on South Street
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Skip McCoy
as Candy
as Moe Williams
as Captain Dan Tiger
as Joey
as Zara
as Detective Winoki
as Headquarters Communist in Chair (uncredited)
as Fight Spectator (uncredited)
as Lum (uncredited)
as Nurse (uncredited)
as Detective Dietrich (uncredited)
as Detective Eddie (uncredited)
as Detective MacGregor (uncredited)
as Subway Passenger (uncredited)
as Fenton (uncredited)
as Detective Lieutenant Campion (uncredited)
as Detective (uncredited)
as Library Worker (uncredited)
as Microfilm Library Clerk (uncredited)
as Ray, FBI Agent (uncredited)
as FBI Agent Enyart (uncredited)
as FBI Agent (uncredited)
as Coffin Boat Captain (uncredited)
as Mr. Victor (uncredited)
as Lightning Louie (uncredited)
as Willie, Police Desk Clerk (uncredited)
as Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
as Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
as Police Commissioner (uncredited)
as Police Driver (uncredited)
as Peddler (uncredited)
as Secondary Role (uncredited)
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