
52 Pick-Up
1986, Crime/Drama, 1h 49m
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Movie Info
Based on a novel by Elmore Leonard, this gritty movie follows a plot to blackmail wealthy industrialist Harry Mitchell (Roy Scheider). Married to an aspiring politician (Ann-Margret), Harry has been caught having an affair with Cini (Kelly Preston), a much younger woman. When Harry doesn't play by the rules of his blackmailers, they begin an escalating chain of violence that extends to murder. Undaunted, Harry decides to fight back against the criminals.
Cast & Crew
Roy Scheider
Harry Mitchell
Harry Mitchell
Ann-Margret
Barbara Mitchell
Barbara Mitchell
Vanity
Doreen
Doreen
John Glover
Alan Raimy
Alan Raimy
Robert Trebor
Leo Franks
Leo Franks
Lonny Chapman
Jim O'Boyle
Jim O'Boyle
Critic Reviews for 52 Pick-Up
Audience Reviews for 52 Pick-Up
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Aug 26, 2011A good thriller, it's exciting, dramatic, and even scary at times. I actually started to feel sympathy for the blackmailers towards the end of it. The actors are really terrific, all of them. The story is both realistic and incredible at the same time. It's really energizing in the end. And it's got just enough violence and action. I enjoyed this movie, and if you like a good thriller, you should check it out.Aj V Super Reviewer
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Mar 03, 2011Musical score is the worst part, everything else is tense and great, including a series of propulsive crane shots and steadicam work that rolls behind and in front of characters. Scheider does an impressive job as equal parts tough guy and desperate man. Clarence Williams III and John Glover are truly terrifying, uniquely crafted monsters. For all Frankenheimer's skill in editing and new tricks with the camera, seeking out this movie is worth it simply because villains as disturbingly believable as Alan Raimy and Bobby Shy are rare; to have two of them fill the same movie is a dark miracle.Adam M Super Reviewer
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Jun 28, 2008very under rated but thoroughly enjoyable crime/action film.....interesting story, capable acting by ann maraget and Scheider, and a terrific supporting cast...notably John Glover, who provides us with a uniquely interesting villian. Nothing new here, but with these strong performances it is a very entertaining watch...alan j Super Reviewer
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