The Blonde Pick-Up (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 2.3
Released in 1951, The Blonde Pick-Up is a drama film directed by Robert C. Dertano, running about 70 minutes. “The Strange Love Life Of A Wrestling Gal” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Scalli is a gangster who manages women wrestlers as a front for his bookmaking, drug, and prostitution rackets. He trusts the wrong people and ends up trying to run away from both the police and mysterious mob boss Mr. Big, to whom he owes $35,000.
Who’s in it. The Blonde Pick-Up stars Timothy Farrell as Umberto Scalli, Peaches Page as 'Peaches' Page, Clara Mortensen as Clara Mortensen, World Champion and Rita Martínez as Rita Martinez, Champion of Mexico, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.3/10, The Blonde Pick-Up has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Blonde Pick-Up page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Blonde Pick-Up tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Blonde Pick-Up (1951)?
- In US, The Blonde Pick-Up is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Blonde Pick-Up worth watching?
- The Blonde Pick-Up holds an audience score of 2.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Blonde Pick-Up?
- The Blonde Pick-Up stars Timothy Farrell, Peaches Page, Clara Mortensen, Rita Martínez and Muriel Gardner.
- When was The Blonde Pick-Up released?
- The Blonde Pick-Up was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.