Pickup on South Street (1953)
How the law took a chance on a B-girl … and won!
Storyline
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 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jun 17, 1953 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | pickpocket, cold war, black and white, film noir |
FAQ
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 nabbing the spy ringleader, is sent by her ex-boyfriend, Joey, to find Skip and retrieve the valuable microfilm he now holds.
When was Pickup on South Street released?
Pickup on South Street was released on Jun 17, 1953 (status: Released).
Who directed Pickup on South Street?
Samuel Fuller directed Pickup on South Street.
What is the TMDB rating of Pickup on South Street?
Pickup on South Street has a TMDB rating of 7.4/10 from 333 votes.