Pickup
“They gave her a bad name... and she lived up to it!”
Synopsis
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."
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Type: Trailer • Published 2010-02-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 21, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hugo Haas
- Screenplay & Story
- Arnold Lipp, Hugo Haas
- Original Score
- Harold Byrns
- Original Title
- Pickup
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- Hugo Haas Productions, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hugo Haas
Arnold Lipp, Hugo Haas, Josef Kopta
Harold Byrns
Paul Ivano
W.L. Bagier
Hugo Haas
Department Leadership Roster
W.L. Bagier
Editor
Hugo Haas
Producer
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Hugo Haas
Director
Arnold Lipp
Screenplay
Hugo Haas
Screenplay
Harold Byrns
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pickup
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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?
The principal cast of Pickup includes Hugo Haas, Beverly Michaels, Allan Nixon, Howland Chamberlain, Jo-Carroll Dennison.
When was Pickup released and how long is it?
Pickup was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Pickup?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pickup was composed by Harold Byrns.
Is Pickup based on a book or true story?
Pickup is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Josef Kopta".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pickup?
Pickup holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).