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Pickup on South Street

Summary: A pickpocket unwittingly lifts a message destined for enemy agents and becomes a target for a Communist spy ring.
Runtime: 1 h 20 min
MPAA: Passed

Country: United States
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 780,000
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