52 Pick-Up 1986

In the midst of his magnificent career, Harry Mitchell, a prominent construction tycoon, becomes ensnared in a perilous game of deception and extortion. His wife’s political aspirations hang by a thread when three shadowy figures emerge, demanding a staggering annual payment of $105,000 to keep a compromising videotape of Harry and his tantalizing mistress, Cini (a young stripper), under wraps. As guilt consumes him, Harry seeks solace in his wife, Barbara, only to be met with scorn and cast out of their bedroom.

At first, Harry stands his ground against the blackmailers, unwilling to yield to their intimidating threats. Despite his lawyer’s warning that these merciless individuals will never cease their pursuit, Harry remains steadfast. The chief blackmailer, Alan Raimy (an amateur adult filmmaker), resorts to stealing personal belongings from Harry, including his gun. This aggressive act leads to a shocking turn of events: the trio kidnaps Harry and compels him to witness Cini’s gruesome murder, all at the behest of his own weapon. The blackmailers raise their demands, now seeking $105,000 each year for their silence, while Harry resolves to reclaim control over the situation.

Using his sharp intellect and business acumen, Harry manages to track down Raimy, confronting him about the financial strain the blackmail places on his life. Acknowledging Harry’s precarious fiscal state, Raimy begrudgingly agrees to a lower initial sum of $52,000.

As Harry delves deeper into this treacherous milieu, he approaches Doreen, another stripper acquainted with Cini, for further insights. He learns that the other two blackmailers are the violent Bobby Shy and the cowardly Leo. To outsmart Raimy, Harry crafts a ruse, feeding him false intel regarding Leo’s identity. However, Bobby grows suspicious and resorts to brutally interrogating Doreen, only to ultimately accept her claims of innocence.

On a life-altering night, Bobby breaks into the Mitchell home with murderous intent. Yet, Harry and Barbara succeed in overpowering him. In a moment of realization, Harry understands that Raimy has kept the new terms of their agreement confidential, disclosing them to no one else. Armed with this knowledge, Harry returns to confront Bobby, sharing his findings before liberating him back into the world.

As tensions skyrocket, Leo’s fragile mental state disintegrates under the weight of his guilty conscience. In a moment of raw honesty, he confesses to Harry that his sole desire was to protect Cini from further distress, revealing the grim fate that has befallen her along with the damning videotape. Leo solemnly warns Harry that once the payment is met, Raimy and Bobby’s relentless pursuit will continue unabated, driven by a fervent need to silence anyone who could reveal their identities.

Meanwhile, Bobby’s fury surges as he faces Leo, whose attempts to abscond are dramatically thwarted. A savage confrontation leads to Leo’s untimely end. Under Raimy’s manipulative power play, Barbara becomes unwittingly entangled, used as a pawn in his perilous game by being kidnapped and sedated. The stage is set for an explosive confrontation when Raimy summons Bobby and Doreen to a deserted warehouse, where their fates hang in the balance.

In a high-stakes negotiation, Harry exchanges the $52,000 for Barbara’s release, warning Raimy that should any harm come to them, his lawyer will ensure that the incriminating evidence of Raimy’s involvement will reach the police. As a cunning parting gesture, Harry gifts Raimy his treasured sports car, but the gift conceals a lethal surprise. When Raimy turns the ignition key, the doors lock shut, entrapping him inside. In a thunderous explosion, the car erupts in flames, leaving only ashes and a legacy of regret behind.