The Big Steal

The Big Steal

6.6IMDb Score
Released:1949-07-01
Duration:71 min
Director:Don Siegel
Actors:Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, William Bendix, Patric Knowles, Ramon Novarro
Production:RKO Radio Pictures

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.

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