Pickup on South Street [Import]

Samuel Fuller's classic crime thriller stars Richard Widmark as New York City pickpocket Skip McCoy, who discovers his latest mark-the beautiful Candy (Jean Peters)-was carrying an unexpected bonus in the form of microfilm stolen by Communist spies. McCoy finds himself mixed up in a web of danger and intrigue involving Candy, a dogged government agent (Willis Bouchey), and the spy ring itself. With Richard Kiley, Thelma Ritter, Murvyn Vye. 80 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English. Region Free