The Big Steal

The Big Steal (1949)

01/07/1949
Crime, Thriller
1h 11m

Mitchum is HOT! - HOT...off location in the heart of Mexico...HOT...after a girl with a million-dollar figure!...HOT...at the nation's boxoffices...HOT...in his newest picture!

Overview

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.

  • Don SiegelDirector
  • Daniel MainwaringScreenplay
  • Gerald Drayson AdamsScreenplay
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

Keywords

  • mexico
  • film noir
  • payroll robbery

Top Billed Cast

Robert Mitchum

Robert Mitchum

Lt. Duke Halliday

Jane Greer

Jane Greer

Joan 'Chiquita' Graham

William Bendix

William Bendix

Capt. Vincent Blake

Patric Knowles

Patric Knowles

Jim Fiske

Ramon Novarro

Ramon Novarro

Inspector General Ortega

Don Alvarado

Don Alvarado

Lt. Ruiz

John Qualen

John Qualen

Julius Seton

Pascual García Peña

Pascual García Peña

Manuel

Frank Hagney

Frank Hagney

Madden (uncredited)

Arturo Soto Rangel

Arturo Soto Rangel

Pedro (uncredited)

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