
52 Pick-Up
1986, Drama/Crime, 1h 49m
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Cast & Crew
Harry Mitchell
Barbara Mitchell
Doreen
Alan Raimy
Leo Franks
Jim O'Boyle
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Critic Reviews for 52 Pick-Up
All Critics (15) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (7) | Rotten (8)
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April 3, 2003 | Rating: 2/5 -
A movie is only as good as its villain. John Frankenheimer's 52 Pick-Up provides us with the best, most reprehensible villain of the year and uses his vile charm as the starting point for a surprisingly good film.
January 1, 2000 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review… -
John Frankenheimer has directed "52 Pick-Up" in a style so devoid of nuance, the movie almost watches itself.
January 1, 2000 | Full Review… -
Frankenheimer's tone provides a remarkably tense scenario, thanks in part to some great supporting performances.
October 28, 2020 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review… -
This is one of the few films taken from an Elmore Leonard novel that should please the author's readers.
February 8, 2015 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… -
...may very well suffer from mismatched sensibilities.
August 24, 2013 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
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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