The Big Steal
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Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Big Steal (1949) Official Trailer - Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-14
Top Cast
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Robert Mitchum
Lt. Duke Halliday
Jane Greer
Joan 'Chiquita' Graham
William Bendix
Capt. Vincent Blake
Patric Knowles
Jim Fiske
Ramon Novarro
Inspector General Ortega
Don Alvarado
Lt. Ruiz
John Qualen
Julius Seton
Pascual García Peña
Manuel
Frank Hagney
Madden (uncredited)
Arturo Soto Rangel
Pedro (uncredited)
Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.
Customs Inspector (uncredited)
Carl Sklover
Dockhand (uncredited)
Virginia Farmer
American Tourist (uncredited)
Nacho Galindo
Pastry Vendor (uncredited)
Pat O'Malley
Purser (uncredited)
Don Dillaway
Purser (uncredited)
Alphonso DuBois
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Gregorio Acosta
Chaney (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Mainwaring, Gerald Drayson Adams
- Original Score
- Leigh Harline
- Original Title
- The Big Steal
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Siegel
Daniel Mainwaring, Gerald Drayson Adams, Richard Wormser
Leigh Harline
Harry J. Wild
Samuel E. Beetley
Jack J. Gross, Sid Rogell
Department Leadership Roster
Daniel Mainwaring
Screenplay
Gerald Drayson Adams
Screenplay
Jack J. Gross
Producer
Don Siegel
Director
Harry J. Wild
Director of Photography
Edward Stevenson
Costume Design
Samuel E. Beetley
Editor
Leigh Harline
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Steal
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Steal 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 directed The Big Steal?
The Big Steal was directed by Don Siegel.
Who stars in The Big Steal?
The principal cast of The Big Steal includes Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, William Bendix, Patric Knowles, Ramon Novarro.
When was The Big Steal released and how long is it?
The Big Steal was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Steal?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Steal was composed by Leigh Harline.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Steal?
The Big Steal holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).