The Big Steal

THE BIG STEAL - Feb. 16, 2012
Thoug not nearly as heisty as you might think given the title (it's not about a heist at all -- it's about the aftermath of a robbery), this was an enjoyable enough film noir about a guy charged with a robbery who pursues the real robber while being pursued himself.  Featuring a solid tough-guy performance from Robert Mitchum, there's nothing particularly special here, but it's well made, entertaining throughout, and short enough that it never gets a chance to over-stay its welcome (71 minutes!).  ***