Pickup on South Street
1953, English. Directed by Samuel Fuller.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Samuel FullerDirector
- Richard WidmarkSkip McCoy
- Jean PetersCandy
- Thelma RitterMoe Williams
- Murvyn VyeCaptain Dan Tiger
- Richard KileyJoey
- Willis BoucheyZara
- Milburn StoneDetective Winoki
- Parley BaerHeadquarters Communist in Chair (uncredited)
- Chet BrandenburgFight Spectator (uncredited)
- Frank KumagaiLum (uncredited)
- Virginia CarrollNurse (uncredited)
- Harry CarterDetective Dietrich (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 27 May 1953
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Samuel Fuller, Dwight Taylor
- Budget
- $780K
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Pickup on South Street: quick answers
Is Pickup on South Street worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 342 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Pickup on South Street?
Pickup on South Street runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
Does Pickup on South Street have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Pickup on South Street. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Pickup on South Street parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Pickup on South Street is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Pickup on South Street on?
Pickup on South Street isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pickup on South Street?
If you liked Pickup on South Street, try Nightfall, The Seven-Ups, The Glass Key.
Who directed Pickup on South Street?
Pickup on South Street (1953) was directed by Samuel Fuller and stars Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter.