Sam Fuller turns from combat in Korea to cat ‘n mouse games in New York City, with America’s stand-up defenders being exactly one low-life pickpocket and one saucy woman of the sidewalks. Richard Widmark is a charming chiseler with a wicked grin, Jean Peters is the hot number who takes a knockdown as a love pat, and Thelma Ritter steals the show as a wholly endearing snitch trying to earn money for a nice burial plot. But Fuller’s directorial powers are going full tilt, with scenes of cinematic power to match any ‘auteur’ — you’ll be mesmerized by a sordid subway encounter that could be rated X for basic erotic chemistry.
Pickup on South Street
Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 224
1953 / B&w / 1:37 Academy / 80 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date June 29, 2021 / 39.95
Starring: Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter, Murvyn Vye, Richard Kiley, Willis Bouchey, Milburn Stone, Vic Perry,...
Pickup on South Street
Blu-ray
The Criterion Collection 224
1953 / B&w / 1:37 Academy / 80 min. / available through The Criterion Collection / Street Date June 29, 2021 / 39.95
Starring: Richard Widmark, Jean Peters, Thelma Ritter, Murvyn Vye, Richard Kiley, Willis Bouchey, Milburn Stone, Vic Perry,...
- 7/3/2021
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
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