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52 Pick-Up
1986
In this gripping thriller, industrialist Harry Mitchell's seemingly ordinary life is turned upside down when he's blackmailed over a torrid affair with a stunning younger woman. As the stakes escalate and violence unfolds, Harry's attempts to outsmart his blackmailers only lead to more chaos and murder. With his political ambitions and marriage on the line, Harry must summon the courage to take control and exact revenge in this tense, hard-hitting drama.
Runtime: 110 min
Box Office: $5.2M
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55
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53%
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46%
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59.0
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In the midst of his life's grandeur, Harry Mitchell (a successful construction magnate) finds himself entangled in a web of deceit and blackmail. His wife Barbara's political ambitions are put on shaky ground when three hooded figures appear, demanding an exorbitant sum ($105,000 per year) for a compromising videotape featuring Harry and his mistress, the enigmatic Cini (a young stripper). As Harry's guilt begins to simmer, he confides in his wife, only to be met with scorn and banishment from their bedroom.
Harry's initial inclination is to defy the blackmailers' demands, refusing to succumb to their threats. His lawyer cautions him that these ruthless individuals will never relent, but Harry remains resolute. The lead blackmailer, Alan Raimy (an amateur adult filmmaker), takes it upon himself to steal a piece of Harry's life - his gun and some personal items. This act of aggression sparks a devastating event: the trio kidnaps Harry and forces him to witness Cini's brutal murder at the hands of his own gun. The blackmailers' demands escalate, seeking $105,000 annually in exchange for their silence. Harry, however, vows to take matters into his own hands.
Through deductive reasoning and leveraging his business connections, Harry tracks down Raimy, confronting him about the financial implications of the blackmail. Realizing that Harry's wealth is tied up and he cannot afford the staggering sum, Raimy agrees to accept a reduced payment of $52,000 - at least for the first installment.
As Harry navigates this treacherous landscape, he turns to Doreen, a fellow stripper who knew Cini, to uncover more information. He learns that the other two blackmailers are Bobby Shy (a sociopathic individual) and Leo (a cowardly figure). To mislead Raimy, Harry plants false information about Leo revealing their identities. Bobby, however, becomes suspicious and brutally interrogates Doreen, only to believe her when she asserts her innocence.
That fateful night, Bobby breaks into the Mitchell residence, intent on killing Harry. However, Harry and Barbara overpower him. In a moment of epiphany, Harry realizes that Raimy had kept the revised deal private, sharing it with no one. With this newfound understanding, Harry confronts Bobby, revealing his discovery before ultimately releasing him back into the world.
As tensions reach a boiling point, Leo's fragile psyche crumbles under the weight of his dark secrets. In a moment of desperate honesty, he unburdens himself to Harry, revealing that his only intention was to spare Cini from further suffering and confessing that her lifeless body, along with the incriminating videotape, have been irreversibly silenced. With a sense of foreboding, Leo warns Harry that Raimy and Bobby will ceaselessly pursue them once the payment is made, driven by their ruthless determination to eliminate anyone who can identify them.
Meanwhile, Bobby's wrath is piqued when he confronts Leo, whose plans to flee town are foiled. A brutal encounter ensues, resulting in Leo's untimely demise. Under Raimy's sinister manipulation, Barbara becomes a pawn in his game of cat and mouse, as she is kidnapped and sedated into a state of unconsciousness. The stage is set for a catastrophic showdown when Raimy lures Bobby and Doreen to a deserted warehouse, where they meet their maker.
In a tense exchange, Harry trades the $52,000 payment for Barbara's freedom, cautioning Raimy that if anything befalls them, his lawyer will ensure that Raimy's fingerprints, embedded in the financial records, are promptly delivered to the authorities. As a parting gift, Harry offers Raimy his prized sports car, only to reveal its true nature as a trap when Raimy turns the ignition key. The doors slam shut, sealing Raimy inside, and with a deafening roar, the vehicle explodes in a fiery inferno, leaving nothing but ashes and regret in its wake.