Pickup on South Street
Pickup on South StreetRating: 7.4 |
Year:1953 |
Country:US |
Description:
In the bustling streets of New York City, we meet Skip McCoy, a cunning pickpocket with an attitude that's as sharp as his thieving skills. One day, while working his trade in a crowded marketplace, Skip's deft hands accidentally swipe more than just cash: he steals the wallet of Candy, an ex-prostitute unknowingly delivering classified information to the communists. Unbeknownst to Skip, this simple theft propels him into the center of a high-stakes espionage game.As the FBI has been relentlessly following Candy for months in hopes of capturing the spy ring leader, her stolen wallet and its contents put everything at risk. In an unexpected twist, it is her ex-boyfriend Joey who sends Candy on a mission to retrieve not only Skip but also the now-valuable microfilm from him.This thrilling tale interweaves elements of crime, espionage, and human relationships as both characters are drawn into a dangerous game that neither expected, ultimately revealing the unforeseen consequences of even the most innocent actions.
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