

The Big Steal
1949-07-01 · 71 min · ★ 6.6
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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Production details
- Directors
- Don Siegel
- Production companies
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Robert MitchumLt. Duke Halliday
Jane GreerJoan 'Chiquita' Graham
William BendixCapt. Vincent Blake
Patric KnowlesJim Fiske
Ramon NovarroInspector General Ortega
Don AlvaradoLt. Ruiz
John QualenJulius Seton
Pascual García PeñaManuel
Frank HagneyMadden (uncredited)
Arturo Soto RangelPedro (uncredited)
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.Customs Inspector (uncredited)
Carl SkloverDockhand (uncredited)
Virginia FarmerAmerican Tourist (uncredited)
Nacho GalindoPastry Vendor (uncredited)
Pat O'MalleyPurser (uncredited)
Don DillawayPurser (uncredited)
Gregorio AcostaChaney (uncredited)
Salvador BaguezMorales (uncredited)
Ted JacquesCole (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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