I Was a Shoplifter
“Exposing Today's Most Alarming Crime Ring!”
Synopsis
In 1950s California, the police force tries to infiltrate and neutralize a shoplifting crime ring operating in major department stores.
Top Cast
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Scott Brady
Jeff Andrews
Mona Freeman
Faye Burton
Andrea King
Ina Perdue
Tony Curtis
Pepe
Charles Drake
Herb Klaxon
Gregg Martell
The Champ
Larry Keating
Harry Dunson
Robert Gist
Barkie Neff
Michael Raffetto
Sheriff Bascom
Rock Hudson
Si Swanson - Store Detective
Nestor Paiva
Deputy Sheriff Gomez
Paul Fierro
Pedro - Mechanic
Bess Flowers
Glove Counter Sales Clerk
James Best
Lane Bradford
Nana Bryant
Peggie Castle
Steve Darrell
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 13, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles Lamont
- Screenplay & Story
- Irwin Gielgud
- Original Title
- I Was a Shoplifter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles Lamont
Irwin Gielgud
Irving Glassberg
Otto Ludwig
Leonard Goldstein
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard Goldstein
Producer
Otto Ludwig
Editor
Irving Glassberg
Director of Photography
Charles Lamont
Director
Irwin Gielgud
Screenplay
Rosemary Odell
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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ALLL MOVIESSS
MovieLens[30K:40K]
Film Noir
Classic-era film noir, 1940 to 1959.
BD Release: Past-1960
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Marin Noir
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Frequently Asked Questions About I Was a Shoplifter
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What is I Was a Shoplifter about?
In 1950s California, the police force tries to infiltrate and neutralize a shoplifting crime ring operating in major department stores.
Who directed I Was a Shoplifter?
I Was a Shoplifter was directed by Charles Lamont.
Who stars in I Was a Shoplifter?
The principal cast of I Was a Shoplifter includes Scott Brady, Mona Freeman, Andrea King, Tony Curtis, Charles Drake.
When was I Was a Shoplifter released and how long is it?
I Was a Shoplifter was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for I Was a Shoplifter?
I Was a Shoplifter holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).