Movie

Pickup

“They gave her a bad name... and she lived up to it!”

★ 6.1(21)19511h 18m

Pickup isn't available to stream, rent or buy in Canada right now. Availability changes often, so check back soon. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Where to watch Pickup

🇨🇦 Canada

No streaming, rental or purchase options are listed in Canada right now. Availability changes often — try switching your region in the header.

Good to know

Director: Hugo Haas
Release date: 1951-07-21
Runtime: 1h 18m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Hugo Haas Productions

Pickup — trailer

About Pickup

Pickup is a 1951 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Hugo Haas, starring Hugo Haas, Beverly Michaels and Allan Nixon. It has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 21 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Pickup in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Jan Horak is a middle-aged railroad dispatcher stationed at a forsaken spot in the desert, within driving distance of the nearest town. A widower, he has saved his money and goes to town to buy a dog, meets Betty, a flashy blonde who gains his confidence and marries him to acquire his $7,000 "fortune."

Cast

Hugo Haas

Jan 'Hunky' Horak

Beverly Michaels

Betty Horak

Allan Nixon

Steve Kowalski

Howland Chamberlain

'The Professor', tramp

Jo-Carroll Dennison

Irma, Betty's friend

Bernard Gorcey

Peddler with Dog

Mark Lowell

Counter-man

Jack Daley

Company Doctor

Art Lewis

The Motorist

Marjorie Beckett

Woman In Crowd

Murvyn Vye

Themes & keywords

femme fataleb movieolder man younger woman relationshiprailroadmarriage for moneygold diggerrailroad stationerotic thrillermurder plotrailroad workermanipulative womanwicked womanfishnetssudden deafness

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Pickup in Canada?+

Pickup is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Pickup on Netflix?+

Pickup is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Pickup?+

Pickup has a runtime of 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

Who stars in Pickup?+

Pickup stars Hugo Haas, Beverly Michaels, Allan Nixon, Howland Chamberlain and Jo-Carroll Dennison.

When did Pickup come out?+

Pickup is a 1951 movie directed by Hugo Haas.

What genre is Pickup?+

Pickup is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Pickup?+

Pickup was directed by Hugo Haas.