Pickup (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1951, Pickup is a drama and crime film directed by Hugo Haas, running about 78 minutes. “They gave her a bad name... and she lived up to it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Low-budget, tabloid-lurid story with high camp value of older man falling for much younger beauty who's busy figuring out how she can kill him now that they're married. Nasty verbal encounters and above all, Beverly Michaels, spike up this flick.
Who’s in it. Pickup stars Hugo Haas as Jan 'Hunky' Horak, Beverly Michaels as Betty Horak, Allan Nixon as Steve Kowalski and Howland Chamberlain as 'The Professor', tramp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Pickup has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pickup page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pickup tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pickup (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pickup change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pickup worth watching?
- Pickup holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pickup?
- Pickup stars Hugo Haas, Beverly Michaels, Allan Nixon, Howland Chamberlain and Jo-Carroll Dennison.
- When was Pickup released?
- Pickup was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.