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Pickup Alley (1957)
Interpol (original title)

92 min  -  Crime | Thriller | Drama  -   13 August 1957 (USA)
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U.S. narcotics agent Charles Sturgis trails international dope smuggler Frank McNally by following his reluctant accomplice... See full summary »

Director:

John Gilling

Writer:

John Paxton

Stars:

Victor Mature, Anita Ekberg and Trevor Howard
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Victor Mature ...
Charles Sturgis
Anita Ekberg ...
Gina Broger
Trevor Howard ...
Frank McNally
Bonar Colleano Bonar Colleano ...
Amalio
Dorothy Alison Dorothy Alison ...
Helen
André Morell André Morell ...
Commissioner Breckner
Martin Benson Martin Benson ...
Captain Varolli
Eric Pohlmann ...
Etienne Fayala
Peter Illing Peter Illing ...
Capt. Baris
Sydney Tafler Sydney Tafler ...
Curtis
Lionel Murton Lionel Murton ...
Murphy
Danny Green Danny Green ...
Second Bartender
Alec Mango Alec Mango ...
Salko
Sid James Sid James ...
Joe - First Bartender (as Sidney James)
Marne Maitland Marne Maitland ...
Guido Martinelli
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Storyline

U.S. narcotics agent Charles Sturgis trails international dope smuggler Frank McNally by following his reluctant accomplice, Gina Broger, through the "pickup alleys" of New York, London, Lisbon, Rome, Naples and Athens. When Gina is finally arrested by Interpol, she helps Sturgis trace McNally and his $3,000,000 consignment back to New York. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

British Noir | Drug Smuggling | Beautiful Woman | Drugs

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EXPOSED! The international narcotics kings ... and their women! See more »

Genres:

Crime | Thriller | Drama | Action

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Der Mann, den keiner kannte See more »

Filming Locations:

Lisbon, Portugal See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Warwick Film Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

In Sept. 1957, Columbia Pictures distributed this film under the title "Pickup Alley" on a double bill with The Brothers Rico starring Richard Conte. See more »

Soundtracks

"Anyone For Love"
Written by Lester Lee and Ned Washington
Sung by Yana See more »