Pickup
"They gave her a bad name... and she lived up to it!"
Originally released in 1951. Pickup is a drama/crime film. directed by Hugo Haas. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hugo Haas, Beverly Michaels, and Allan Nixon
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."
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Counter-man
Jack Daley
as Company Doctor
Art Lewis
as The Motorist
Marjorie Beckett
as Woman In Crowd
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hugo Haas Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pickup about?
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 d...
Who directed Pickup?
Pickup was directed by Hugo Haas.
How long is Pickup?
Pickup has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Pickup released?
Pickup was released on July 21, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pickup?
The main cast of Pickup includes Hugo Haas, Beverly Michaels, Allan Nixon, Howland Chamberlain, Jo-Carroll Dennison.