The Big Steal
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Overview
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.
Genres
- Crime
- Thriller
General Information
Release Date: 1949-07-01
Budget: $0
Revenue: $0
Runtime: 71 min
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