The Big Steal
1949, English. Directed by Don Siegel.
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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.
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Big Steal
The Big Steal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Don SiegelDirector
- Robert MitchumLt. Duke Halliday
- Jane GreerJoan 'Chiquita' Graham
- William BendixCapt. Vincent Blake
- Patric KnowlesJim Fiske
- Ramon NovarroInspector General Ortega
- Don AlvaradoLt. Ruiz
- John QualenJulius Seton
- Pascual García PeñaManuel
- Frank HagneyMadden (uncredited)
- Arturo Soto RangelPedro (uncredited)
- Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.Customs Inspector (uncredited)
- Carl SkloverDockhand (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 July 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Daniel Mainwaring, Gerald Drayson Adams, Richard Wormser
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The Big Steal: quick answers
Is The Big Steal worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 108 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Big Steal?
The Big Steal runs 71 minutes (1h 11m).
Does The Big Steal have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Big Steal. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Big Steal parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Big Steal yet.
Which OTT platform is The Big Steal on?
The Big Steal isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Big Steal?
If you liked The Big Steal, try He Ran All the Way, Killer's Kiss, Pushover.
Who directed The Big Steal?
The Big Steal (1949) was directed by Don Siegel and stars Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, William Bendix.