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Pickup on South Street is a 1953 Cold War spy-themed film noir written and directed by Samuel Fuller, and released by 20th Century-Fox. In 2018, Pickup on South Street was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant."
A pickpocket unwittingly steals a message for Communist spies and becomes a target for the F.B.I. in this thriller directed by Samuel Fuller. Starring Richard Widmark, Jean Peters and Thelma Ritter, nominated for four Oscars.
Feb 10, 2023 · PICKUP ON SOUTH STREET (1953) Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter. A pickpocket (Richard Widmark) unknowingly lifts a top-secret microfilm from the purse of Candy (Jean Peters), and...
Jan 29, 2020 · Pickup on South Street is a 1953 Cold War spy film noir written and directed by Samuel Fuller. The film stars Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, and Thelma Ritter. In 2018, Pickup on South Street was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.".
A 1953 classic by Samuel Fuller, starring Richard Widmark as a petty crook who steals a microfilm with U.S. secrets. Watch the trailer, read essays by Scorsese and Sante, and explore Fuller's life and career.
Summary: A pickpocket unwittingly lifts a message destined for enemy agents and becomes a target for a Communist spy ring. Directed by: Samuel Fuller. Actors: Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter. Production Company: Twentieth Century Fox. Release Date: 1 August 1953 (Japan) Aspect Ratio: 1.37 : 1.
A film noir about a petty thief who accidentally steals a communist spy's purse in New York City. Learn about the cast, crew, plot, awards, and trivia of this classic suspense thriller.
