

I Was a Shoplifter
1950-05-13 · 74 min · ★ 5.8
In 1950s California, the police force tries to infiltrate and neutralize a shoplifting crime ring operating in major department stores.
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- Directors
- Charles Lamont
- Production companies
- Universal International Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Scott BradyJeff Andrews
Mona FreemanFaye Burton
Andrea KingIna Perdue
Tony CurtisPepe
Charles DrakeHerb Klaxon
Gregg MartellThe Champ
Larry KeatingHarry Dunson
Robert GistBarkie Neff
Rock HudsonSi Swanson - Store Detective
Nestor PaivaDeputy Sheriff Gomez
Paul FierroPedro - Mechanic
Bess FlowersGlove Counter Sales Clerk
James Best
Lane Bradford
Nana Bryant
Peggie Castle
Steve Darrell
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