Where can I watch Pickup on South Street (1953)?

In US, Pickup on South Street is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Pickup on South Street worth watching?

Pickup on South Street holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Pickup on South Street?

Pickup on South Street stars Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter, Murvyn Vye and Richard Kiley.

When was Pickup on South Street released?

Pickup on South Street was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.

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Pickup on South Street (1953): cast, story & where to watch

1953 · Film · ★ 7.4

Released in 1953, Pickup on South Street is a thriller, crime and romance film directed by Samuel Fuller, running about 80 minutes. “How the law took a chance on a B-girl … and won!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s 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’s in it. Pickup on South Street stars Richard Widmark as Skip McCoy, Jean Peters as Candy, Thelma Ritter as Moe Williams and Murvyn Vye as Captain Dan Tiger, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Pickup on South Street has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling and rent or buy it from FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pickup on South Street page.

If you liked it. Fans of Pickup on South Street tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

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Where can I watch Pickup on South Street (1953)?: In US, Pickup on South Street is available to stream on FlixFling, and rent or buy from FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Pickup on South Street worth watching?: Pickup on South Street holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Pickup on South Street?: Pickup on South Street stars Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter, Murvyn Vye and Richard Kiley.
When was Pickup on South Street released?: Pickup on South Street was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.