Pickup on 101

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Pickup on 101
Pickup on 101 poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by John Florea
Written byAnthony Blake
Produced byEd Garner
Chris Whittaker
Starring Jack Albertson
Lesley Ann Warren
Martin Sheen
Hal Baylor
George Chandler
Robert Donner
CinematographyBrick Marquard
Music by Stu Phillips
Production
company
Christian Whittaker Ltd.
Distributed by American International Pictures
Release date
  • May 1972 (1972-05)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Pickup on 101 is a 1972 American drama film directed by John Florea and written by Anthony Blake. The film stars Jack Albertson, Lesley Ann Warren, Martin Sheen, Hal Baylor, George Chandler and Robert Donner. The film was released in May 1972, by American International Pictures. [1] [2] [3]

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Plot

An elderly wanderer, a sexy young girl running away from home and a folk singer looking for stardom hitch-hike their way cross-country, trying to get to California. [4]

Cast

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References

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