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The Big Steal is a american film of genre Drama directed by Don Siegel released in USA on 1 july 1949 with Robert Mitchum
The Big Steal (1949)
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Add to a movie listThis article is about a 1949 film. For the 1990 Australian film, see The Big Steal (1990 film).
The Big Steal is a 1949 American black-and-white film noir/comedy reteaming Out of the Past stars Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer. The film was directed by Don Siegel, based on the short story "The Road to Carmichael's" by Richard Wormser.
Synopsis
U.S. Army lieutenant Duke Halliday (Robert Mitchum) is robbed of a $300,000 payroll by Jim Fiske (Patric Knowles). When Halliday's superior, Captain Vincent Blake (William Bendix), suspects him of having taken part in the theft, Halliday has no choice but to pursue Fiske into Mexico. Along the way, he runs into Joan Graham (Jane Greer), who is after the $2000 she loaned to her boyfriend, Fiske. The two join forces, though they are not sure at first if they can trust each other. Fiske stays one step ahead of the couple, while they are in turn chased by Blake. When Halliday is knocked down trying to stop Fiske from getting away, he comes to the attention of Police Inspector General Ortega (Ramon Novarro). Ortega lets him go after Halliday claims to be Blake (using identification he took from the captain after a brawl), but keeps an eye on him. His suspicions are confirmed when the real Blake shows up at his office for help.Actors
Robert Mitchum
(Lt. Duke Halliday)
Jane Greer
(Joan 'Chiquita' Graham)
William Bendix
(Capt. Vincent Blake)
Patric Knowles
(Jim Fiske)
Ramón Novarro
(Inspector General Ortega)
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