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The Big Steal

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★ 6.6(107)19491h 11m

Crime Thriller

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The Big Steal is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in Australia. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 July 2026.

Where to watch The Big Steal

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Good to know

Director: Don Siegel
Release date: 1949-07-01
Runtime: 1h 11m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: RKO Radio Pictures

The Big Steal — trailer

About The Big Steal

The Big Steal is a 1949 movie in the Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Don Siegel, starring Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer and William Bendix. It has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 107 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Big Steal in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Robert Mitchum

Lt. Duke Halliday

Jane Greer

Joan 'Chiquita' Graham

William Bendix

Capt. Vincent Blake

Patric Knowles

Jim Fiske

Ramon Novarro

Inspector General Ortega

Don Alvarado

Lt. Ruiz

John Qualen

Julius Seton

Pascual García Peña

Manuel

Frank Hagney

Madden (uncredited)

Arturo Soto Rangel

Pedro (uncredited)

Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.

Customs Inspector (uncredited)

Carl Sklover

Dockhand (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

mexicofilm noirpayroll robbery

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Big Steal in Australia?+

In Australia, The Big Steal is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Big Steal on Netflix?+

The Big Steal is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is The Big Steal?+

The Big Steal has a runtime of 1 hour 11 minutes (71 minutes).

Who stars in The Big Steal?+

The Big Steal stars Robert Mitchum, Jane Greer, William Bendix, Patric Knowles and Ramon Novarro.

When did The Big Steal come out?+

The Big Steal is a 1949 movie directed by Don Siegel.

What genre is The Big Steal?+

The Big Steal is Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed The Big Steal?+

The Big Steal was directed by Don Siegel.