Pickup on South Street

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.

Tagline

“How the law took a chance on a B-girl … and won!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Thriller, Crime

Director

Samuel Fuller

Original Language

EN

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.

Who directed Pickup on South Street?

Pickup on South Street was directed by Samuel Fuller.

When was Pickup on South Street released?

Pickup on South Street was released on May 27, 1953.

How long is Pickup on South Street?

Pickup on South Street has a runtime of 1h 20m.

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