Review of The Big Steal (1949) by Allan C — 12 Jul 2014
Not quite film noir, but a fun black & white crime film from director Don Siegel and writer Daniel Mainwaring, who wrote the quintessential noir film, "Out if the Past," which also starred Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer, who are the leads here as well.
It's a caper story involving Mitchum chasing down a stolen army payroll in Mexico, with the underrated William Bendix hot on his trail, thinking Mitchum stole the money. Greer then also gets caught up in the chase.
The film is much more breezy compared to "Out of the Past," so certainly don't expect anything similar in this film, but do expect a great cast, tight direction, and a crackerjack script.
Overall it's a terrifically fun and under appreciated film.
This review of The Big Steal (1949) was written by Allan C on 12 Jul 2014.
The Big Steal has generally received positive reviews.
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