The Big Caper

The Big Caper

★ 6.3IMDb Score
Released:1957-03-28
Duration:84 min
Director:Robert Stevens
Actors:Rory Calhoun, Mary Costa, James Gregory, Robert H. Harris, Roxanne Arlen
Production:Pine-Thomas Productions, United Artists

Overview:

A con artist moves into a small town to spearhead a payroll robbery.

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