Pickup (1951)

Cast

• Hugo Haas - Jan 'Hunky' Horak
• Beverly Michaels - Betty Horak
• Allan Nixon - Steve Kowalski
• Howland Chamberlain - 'The Professor', tramp
• Jo-Carroll Dennison - Irma, Betty's friend
• Bernard Gorcey - Peddler with Dog
• Mark Lowell - Counter-man
• Jack Daley - Company Doctor
• Art Lewis - The Motorist
• Marjorie Beckett - Woman In Crowd

Screenplay

• Josef Kopta (Novel)
• Arnold Lipp (Screenplay)
• Hugo Haas (Screenplay)

Keywords

femme fatale, b movie, older man younger woman relationship, railroad, marriage for money, gold digger, railroad station, erotic thriller, murder plot, railroad worker, manipulative woman, wicked woman, fishnets, sudden deafness

Trailer

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 dog, meets Betty, a flashy blonde who gains his confidence and marries him to acquire his $7,000 "fortune."

Who directed Pickup?

Pickup was directed by Hugo Haas.

Who stars in Pickup?

Pickup stars Hugo Haas, Beverly Michaels, Allan Nixon, Howland Chamberlain, Jo-Carroll Dennison, Bernard Gorcey.

How long is Pickup?

Pickup has a runtime of 1h 18m (78 minutes).

What genre is Pickup?

Pickup is a Drama, Crime film.

Where was Pickup produced?

Pickup was produced in United States of America.