I Was a Shoplifter (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1950, I Was a Shoplifter is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 74 minutes. “Exposing Today's Most Alarming Crime Ring!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A police detective uses any means possible to trap a gang of shoplifters.
Who’s in it. I Was a Shoplifter stars Scott Brady as Jeff Andrews, Mona Freeman as Faye Burton, Andrea King as Ina Perdue and Tony Curtis as Pepe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, I Was a Shoplifter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Was a Shoplifter page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Was a Shoplifter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Was a Shoplifter (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for I Was a Shoplifter change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is I Was a Shoplifter worth watching?
- I Was a Shoplifter holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Was a Shoplifter?
- I Was a Shoplifter stars Scott Brady, Mona Freeman, Andrea King, Tony Curtis and Charles Drake.
- When was I Was a Shoplifter released?
- I Was a Shoplifter was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.