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The Big Steal
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The Big Steal

1949-07-01 · 71 min · ★ 6.6

Crime · Thriller

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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Directors
Don Siegel
Production companies
RKO Radio Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Robert MitchumRobert MitchumLt. Duke Halliday
Jane GreerJane GreerJoan 'Chiquita' Graham
William BendixWilliam BendixCapt. Vincent Blake
Patric KnowlesPatric KnowlesJim Fiske
Ramon NovarroRamon NovarroInspector General Ortega
Don AlvaradoDon AlvaradoLt. Ruiz
John QualenJohn QualenJulius Seton
Pascual García PeñaPascual García PeñaManuel
Frank HagneyFrank HagneyMadden (uncredited)
Arturo Soto RangelArturo Soto RangelPedro (uncredited)
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.Customs Inspector (uncredited)
Carl SkloverCarl SkloverDockhand (uncredited)
Virginia FarmerVirginia FarmerAmerican Tourist (uncredited)
Nacho GalindoNacho GalindoPastry Vendor (uncredited)
Pat O'MalleyPat O'MalleyPurser (uncredited)
Don DillawayDon DillawayPurser (uncredited)
Alphonso DuBoisPolice Sergeant (uncredited)
Gregorio AcostaGregorio AcostaChaney (uncredited)
Salvador BaguezSalvador BaguezMorales (uncredited)
Ted JacquesTed JacquesCole (uncredited)

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