Pickup(1951)
They gave her a bad name... and she lived up to it!
Pickup Synopsis
Jan Horak is a middle-aged railroad dispatcher stationed at a forsaken spot in the desert, within driving distance of the nearest town. A widower, he has saved his money and goes to town to buy a dog, meets Betty, a flashy blonde who gains his confidence and marries him to acquire his $7,000 "fortune."
Pickup (1951) is a drama and crime film directed by Hugo Haas, released on July 21, 1951 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Hugo Haas, Beverly Michaels, Allan Nixon and Howland Chamberlain. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Hugo Haas
- Writers:
- Josef Kopta, Arnold Lipp, Hugo Haas
- Producers:
- Hugo Haas
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Ivano
- Composer:
- Harold Byrns
- Production:
- Hugo Haas Productions, Columbia Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Pickup (1951) Trailer
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Pickup Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hugo Haas
as Jan 'Hunky' Horak
Beverly Michaels
as Betty Horak
Allan Nixon
as Steve Kowalski
Howland Chamberlain
as 'The Professor', tramp
Jo-Carroll Dennison
as Irma, Betty's friend
Bernard Gorcey
as Peddler with Dog
- Mark Lowell
Mark Lowell
as Counter-man
- Jack Daley
Jack Daley
as Company Doctor
- Art Lewis
Art Lewis
as The Motorist
- Marjorie Beckett
Marjorie Beckett
as Woman In Crowd
Murvyn Vye
Key crew
Directed by Hugo Haas, written by Josef Kopta, Arnold Lipp and Hugo Haas, produced by Hugo Haas.
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Pickup Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 21 ratings.
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Pickup – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Pickup?
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The main cast of Pickup (1951) includes Hugo Haas, Beverly Michaels, Allan Nixon, Howland Chamberlain and Jo-Carroll Dennison. The film was directed by Hugo Haas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pickup released?
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Pickup was released on July 21, 1951 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is Pickup worth watching?
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Pickup (1951) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Pickup?
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