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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, FlixFling, Plex, Mometu | FlixFling |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Tubi TV, Plex | Amazon Video |
| Canada | FlixFling, Tubi TV, Plex | FlixFling |
| Australia | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex, Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | FOD, Plex | — |
About Pickup on South Street
Pickup on South Street is a 1953 English-language thriller and crime film directed by Samuel Fuller. The cast is led by Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter. It has a runtime of 1h 20m. Viewers rate it 7.4/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, FlixFling, Plex.
Pickup on South Street was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on May 27, 1953, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Writers
- Samuel Fuller, Dwight Taylor
- Release date
- May 27, 1953
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
Pickup on South Street cast & crew
Pickup on South Street was directed by Samuel Fuller and written by Samuel Fuller and Dwight Taylor.
The cast features Richard Widmark as Skip McCoy, Jean Peters as Candy, Thelma Ritter as Moe Williams, Murvyn Vye as Captain Dan Tiger, Richard Kiley as Joey, and Willis Bouchey as Zara.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leigh Harline, cinematography is by Joseph MacDonald, and it was produced by Jules Schermer.
Is Pickup on South Street worth watching?
Pickup on South Street holds an audience score of 7.4/10 from 322 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed thriller films.
At 1h 20m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller and crime, Pickup on South Street is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Pickup on South Street
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Cast of Pickup on South Street
Richard Widmark
Skip McCoy
Jean Peters
Candy
Thelma Ritter
Moe Williams
Murvyn Vye
Captain Dan Tiger
Richard Kiley
Joey
Willis Bouchey
Zara
Milburn Stone
Detective Winoki
Parley Baer
Headquarters Communist in Chair (uncredited)
Chet Brandenburg
Fight Spectator (uncredited)
Frank Kumagai
Lum (uncredited)
Virginia Carroll
Nurse (uncredited)
Harry Carter
Detective Dietrich (uncredited)
Pickup on South Street — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Pickup on South Street in United States?
Pickup on South Street is streaming on fuboTV, FlixFling, Plex, Mometu in United States.
▸Is Pickup on South Street on fuboTV?
Yes — Pickup on South Street is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is Pickup on South Street in?
Pickup on South Street is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Pickup on South Street?
Pickup on South Street runs 1 hours 20 minutes (80 minutes).
▸What is Pickup on South Street rated?
Pickup on South Street is rated NR. It holds a 7.4/10 audience score from 322 ratings.
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