On this day, November 7, 1986, the crime thriller 52 Pick-Up, directed by John Frankenheimer, premiered in theaters. Starring Roy Scheider, Ann-Margret, and John Glover, the film tells the intense story of a businessman caught in a blackmail plot that spirals out of control. Based on an Elmore Leonard novel, 52 Pick-Up brought gripping suspense and gritty performances to the big screen, ultimately earning $5.2 million at the box office. Its dark plot and complex characters made it a memorable entry in ’80s thrillers.
Who remembers 52 Pick-Up? Did this thriller keep you on the edge of your seat?
Who remembers 52 Pick-Up? Did this thriller keep you on the edge of your seat?