The Big Steal
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Originally released in 1949. The Big Steal is a crime/thriller film. directed by Don Siegel. At just 71 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, and William Bendix
Synopsis
Army Lieutenant Halliday, accused of stealing the Army payroll, pursues the real thief on a frantic chase through Mexico aided by the thief's ex-girlfriend and is in turn being chased by his accuser, Capt. Blake.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 1949
76 years ago
Runtime
1h 11m
71 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (101 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Robert Mitchum
as Lt. Duke Halliday
Jane Greer
as Joan 'Chiquita' Graham
William Bendix
as Capt. Vincent Blake
Patric Knowles
as Jim Fiske
Ramon Novarro
as Inspector General Ortega
Don Alvarado
as Lt. Ruiz
John Qualen
as Julius Seton
Pascual García Peña
as Manuel
Frank Hagney
as Madden (uncredited)
Arturo Soto Rangel
as Pedro (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Steal about?
Army Lieutenant Halliday, accused of stealing the Army payroll, pursues the real thief on a frantic chase through Mexico aided by the thief's ex-girlfriend and is in turn being chased by his accuse...
Who directed The Big Steal?
The Big Steal was directed by Don Siegel.
How long is The Big Steal?
The Big Steal has a runtime of 1 hours and 11 minutes (71 minutes total).
When was The Big Steal released?
The Big Steal was released on July 1, 1949 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Steal?
The main cast of The Big Steal includes Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, William Bendix, Patric Knowles, Ramon Novarro.
Is The Big Steal worth watching?
The Big Steal has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 101 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.