The Big Steal (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1949, The Big Steal is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by Don Siegel, running about 71 minutes. “Mitchum is HOT! - HOT...off location in the heart of Mexico...HOT...after a girl with a million-dollar figure!...HOT...at the nation's boxoffices...HOT...in his newest picture!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Big Steal stars Robert Mitchum as Lt. Duke Halliday, Jane Greer as Joan 'Chiquita' Graham, William Bendix as Capt. Vincent Blake and Patric Knowles as Jim Fiske, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Big Steal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Big Steal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Big Steal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Big Steal (1949)?
- In US, The Big Steal is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Big Steal worth watching?
- The Big Steal holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Big Steal?
- The Big Steal stars Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, William Bendix, Patric Knowles and Ramon Novarro.
- When was The Big Steal released?
- The Big Steal was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.