The Big Steal
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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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Where is The Big Steal streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | SFR Play | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Big Steal
The Big Steal is a 1949 English-language crime and thriller film directed by Don Siegel. The cast is led by Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, William Bendix. It has a runtime of 1h 11m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Big Steal was produced by RKO Radio Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 1, 1949.
- Director
- Don Siegel
- Writers
- Daniel Mainwaring, Gerald Drayson Adams, Richard Wormser
- Release date
- July 1, 1949
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- RKO Radio Pictures
The Big Steal cast & crew
The Big Steal was directed by Don Siegel and written by Daniel Mainwaring, Gerald Drayson Adams, and Richard Wormser.
The cast features Robert Mitchum as Lt. Duke Halliday, Jane Greer as Joan 'Chiquita' Graham, William Bendix as Capt. Vincent Blake, Patric Knowles as Jim Fiske, Ramon Novarro as Inspector General Ortega, and Don Alvarado as Lt. Ruiz.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leigh Harline, cinematography is by Harry J. Wild, and it was produced by Jack J. Gross and Sid Rogell.
Is The Big Steal worth watching?
The Big Steal holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 106 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 11m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy crime and thriller, The Big Steal is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Big Steal
The Big Steal isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of The Big Steal
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)
The Big Steal — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Big Steal in United States?
The Big Steal is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Big Steal in?
The Big Steal is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Big Steal?
The Big Steal runs 1 hours 11 minutes (71 minutes).
▸What is The Big Steal rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 106 ratings.
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