The Big Steal (1949)

07/01/1949 (US) • 1h 11m

Crime, Thriller

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.

Top Billed Cast

Robert Mitchum

Lt. Duke Halliday

Jane Greer

Joan 'Chiquita' Graham

William Bendix

Capt. Vincent Blake

Ramon Novarro

Inspector General Ortega

Don Alvarado

Lt. Ruiz

John Qualen

Julius Seton

Frank Hagney

Madden (uncredited)


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

mexico

film noir

payroll robbery

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