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Pickup on South Street (1953): movie guide
Pickup on South Street (1953) is a Thriller, Crime running about 80 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 7.4/10 from 342 votes. Notable cast includes Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter, Murvyn Vye. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1953-05-27
- Runtime: 80 min
- TMDB: 7.4/10
- Genres: Thriller, Crime
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1953-05-27
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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.
Cast highlights
Pickup on South Street features Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter, Murvyn Vye, Richard Kiley, Willis Bouchey. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1953-05-27. Runtime: 80 minutes. TMDB score: 7.4/10 (342 votes). Genres: Thriller, Crime. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Pickup on South Street?
- Pickup on South Street is listed as Thriller, Crime on TMDB.
- How long is Pickup on South Street?
- Pickup on South Street runs about 80 minutes.
- Who stars in Pickup on South Street?
- Cast highlights include Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter, Murvyn Vye, Richard Kiley, Willis Bouchey.
- Does Cinema Box stream Pickup on South Street?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
