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6.1 / 10(161 votes)IMDbR19861h 50m$5.2M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

52 Pick-Up

“His Wife... His Mistress... His Career... A Deadly Trap”

Synopsis

Harry Mitchell is a successful Los Angeles manufacturer whose wife is running for city council. His life is turned upside down when three blackmailers confront him with a videotape of him with his young mistress and demand $100,000. Fearing that the story will hurt his wife's political campaign if he goes to the police, Harry pretends that he will pay the men, but does not follow through.

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52 Pick-Up (1986) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Type: Trailer • Published 2018-11-22

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

November 7, 1986

Wide Cinema Exhibition

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

October 17, 2016

Physical Home Media

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$5.2M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
John Frankenheimer
Screenplay & Story
Elmore Leonard, John Steppling
Original Score
Gary Chang
Original Title
52 Pick-Up
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English, Italian
Runtime
1h 50m
Worldwide Gross
$5.2M
Production Studios
The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

John Frankenheimer

Screenplay & Story

Elmore Leonard, John Steppling

Original Score & Music

Gary Chang

Director of Photography

Jost Vacano

Film Editing

Robert F. Shugrue

Producers

Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan, Henry T. Weinstein

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Elmore Leonard

Department Leadership Roster

Elmore Leonard

Elmore Leonard

Screenplay

John Frankenheimer

John Frankenheimer

Director

Yoram Globus

Yoram Globus

Producer

Menahem Golan

Menahem Golan

Producer

Robert F. Shugrue

Editor

Jost Vacano

Jost Vacano

Director of Photography

John Steppling

Screenplay

Ted Grossman

Ted Grossman

Stunt Coordinator

Philip Harrison

Production Design

Gary Chang

Gary Chang

Original Music Composer

Ray Summers

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)18

FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.

France (CNC)12

Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.

United Kingdom (BBFC)18

Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 52 Pick-Up

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is 52 Pick-Up about?

Harry Mitchell is a successful Los Angeles manufacturer whose wife is running for city council. His life is turned upside down when three blackmailers confront him with a videotape of him with his young mistress and demand $100,000. Fearing that the story will hurt his wife's political campaign if he goes to the police, Harry pretends that he will pay the men, but does not follow through.

Who directed 52 Pick-Up?

52 Pick-Up was directed by John Frankenheimer.

Who stars in 52 Pick-Up?

The principal cast of 52 Pick-Up includes Roy Scheider, Ann-Margret, Vanity, John Glover, Robert Trebor.

When was 52 Pick-Up released and how long is it?

52 Pick-Up was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

How much did 52 Pick-Up make at the box office?

52 Pick-Up grossed $5.2M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for 52 Pick-Up?

The original motion picture soundtrack for 52 Pick-Up was composed by Gary Chang.

Is 52 Pick-Up based on a book or true story?

52 Pick-Up is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elmore Leonard".

What is the age rating and content advisory for 52 Pick-Up?

52 Pick-Up holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).