Review of The Big Steal (1949) by Joel K — 03 Jun 2009
Fun, fast, and tough thriller (even though it is billed as a noir, it really doesn't quite qualify in that genre) from the great Don Siegel (Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Dirty Harry).
Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer re-team following the success of their previous collaboration, the noir classic Out of the Past, as a bickering pair hot on the trail of a suitcase full of money. And hot on their tail is William Bendix, who thinks Mitchum had something to do with the theft of said cash.
Rather than a dark, seedy urban setting, the film takes place in bright, festive Mexico and plays out almost like a screwball comedy, with leads Mitchum and Greer trading playful jabs and dual entendres all throughout the exciting chase, which lasts the majority of the picture. A real pleasure of a film thanks to director Siegel's no-nonsense style and terrific performances by the lead actors.
This review of The Big Steal (1949) was written by Joel K on 03 Jun 2009.
The Big Steal has generally received positive reviews.
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