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lachyas
The 'romance' is definitely the weak point of this movie, it's the only element that doesn't really work at all. Apart from that however this is a very, very good late noir, with a fascinating premise and great use of Cold War paranoia that set it apart from many other similar movies.Siskoid
Pickup on South Street is a nasty little Noir in which a pickpocket lifts the wrong wallet, gets a hold of film being passed along to Commie spies, and a heap of trouble along with it, as police and Reds alike converge on him. There's honor among crooks in this, but no good guys. Even the cops are iffy. But the film is populated by interesting and distinctive characters that you get to care for them anyway. Chief among these is Thelma Ritter who's shtick is being great in movies, but I don't think I've seen her THIS great. Jean Peters is hot as hell, even if we can hardly believe any of her romantic entanglements - the time frame is too quick for any of these feelings to develop, but then again, she's really into toxic relationships. And I guess it works because there's no character more toxic than our "hero", Richard Widmark's slick but brutish thief. Lots of suspense. Cracking dialog. Shocks and surprises. Strong but unobtrusive Noir cinematography. And in a lean 80-minute package too. Recommended.armyofshadows
Pickup On South Street and Shock Corridor are the best Fuller films, I think.This is an almost perfect noir, admirably and artfully made and very entertaining.
JStein
Quintessential late noir. Great stuff.ebaum1saik
That endingForzelius
Never seen a handbag tossed around as much as one was here.Kobrakai
Nice film noir. And a beautiful Jean Peters!Flowneppets
The love story is a bit unbelievable but other than that great film.Hippiemans
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x21jh15_pickup-on-south-street_shortfilmsDuke of Omnium
The film is let down a little by itsDieguito
Good movie.Gilles Debil
although cinematographically interesting, the McCarthyist propaganda was really bothering me.gama_jr
A ok late noir. Too much sugar for me.