The Big Steal

Name: The Big Steal
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Released: 1949
Duration: 71 min

English • 1949 • 1h 11m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Don Siegel

Crime Thriller

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.

Credits

Crew

DirectorDon Siegel

WriterDaniel Mainwaring, Gerald Drayson Adams

CinematographerHarry J. Wild

ComposerLeigh Harline

EditorSamuel E. Beetley

ProducerJack J. Gross

Cast

Robert Mitchumas Lt. Duke Halliday

Jane Greeras Joan 'Chiquita' Graham

William Bendixas Capt. Vincent Blake

Patric Knowlesas Jim Fiske

Ramon Novarroas Inspector General Ortega

Don Alvaradoas Lt. Ruiz

John Qualenas Julius Seton

Frank Hagneyas Madden (uncredited)

Arturo Soto Rangelas Pedro (uncredited)

Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.as Customs Inspector (uncredited)

Carl Skloveras Dockhand (uncredited)

Virginia Farmeras American Tourist (uncredited)

Nacho Galindoas Pastry Vendor (uncredited)

Pat O'Malleyas Purser (uncredited)

Don Dillawayas Purser (uncredited)

Alphonso DuBoisas Police Sergeant (uncredited)

Gregorio Acostaas Chaney (uncredited)

Salvador Baguezas Morales (uncredited)

Ted Jacquesas Cole (uncredited)