Never Steal Anything Small (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1959, Never Steal Anything Small is a drama film directed by Charles Lederer, running about 94 minutes. “A rowdy, riotous, romantical musical story of muscle-men and their molls” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Director Charles Lederer's 1959 musical stars James Cagney as an unscrupulous longshoreman who'll resort to every dirty trick in the book to win his union's presidency.
Who’s in it. Never Steal Anything Small stars James Cagney as Jake MacIllaney, Shirley Jones as Linda Cabot, Roger Smith as Dan Cabot and Cara Williams as Winnipeg Simmons, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Never Steal Anything Small sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
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 Never Steal Anything Small page.
If you liked it. Fans of Never Steal Anything Small tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Never Steal Anything Small (1959)?
- In US, Never Steal Anything Small 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 Never Steal Anything Small worth watching?
- Never Steal Anything Small holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Never Steal Anything Small?
- Never Steal Anything Small stars James Cagney, Shirley Jones, Roger Smith, Cara Williams and Nehemiah Persoff.
- When was Never Steal Anything Small released?
- Never Steal Anything Small was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.