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The Big Steal

121h 11m1949Don Siegel
IMDb: 6.9/10Rotten: 67%
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"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!"

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.

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MexicoFilm NoirPayroll Robbery

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What is The Big Steal (1949) 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 accuser, Capt. Blake.

Who stars in The Big Steal?

The Big Steal stars Robert Mitchum (Lt. Duke Halliday), Jane Greer (Joan 'Chiquita' Graham), William Bendix (Capt. Vincent Blake), Patric Knowles (Jim Fiske), Ramon Novarro (Inspector General Ortega). The film was directed by Don Siegel.

How long is The Big Steal?

The Big Steal has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1949. It is rated 12.

Is The Big Steal worth watching?

The Big Steal holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 67. Fans of Crime, Thriller, Film-Noir are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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