The Big Steal (1949)

6.6/10 • 71 min • Crime Thriller

Overview

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.

Cast

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)

Virginia Farmer

American Tourist (uncredited)

Nacho Galindo

Pastry Vendor (uncredited)

Pat O'Malley

Purser (uncredited)

Don Dillaway

Purser (uncredited)

Gregorio Acosta

Chaney (uncredited)

Salvador Baguez

Morales (uncredited)

Ted Jacques

Cole (uncredited)

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