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Overview
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Release Date:
26 December 1949 (Sweden)
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Tagline:
Mitchum is HOT! - HOT...off location in the heart of Mexico...HOT...after a girl with a million-dollar figure!...HOT...at the nation's boxoffices...HOT...in his newest picture!
Plot:
An army lieutenant accused of robbery pursues the real thief on a frantic chase through Mexico aided by the thief's ex-girlfriend. full summary | full synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Mexico
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Chase
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Lieutenant
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Cult Favorite
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Goat
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User Comments:
Like a male /female buddy movie
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Cast
(in credits order) (verified as complete) | 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 (as Pascual Garcia Pena) |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Gregorio Acosta | ... | Chaney (uncredited) |
| Salvador Baguez | ... | Morales (uncredited) |
| Henry Carr | ... | Bellhop (uncredited) |
| Edward Colebrook | ... | Mexican Tourist (uncredited) |
| Bing Conley | ... | Dockhand (uncredited) |
| Don Dillaway | ... | Purser (uncredited) |
| Alphonse Du Bois | ... | Police Sergeant (uncredited) |
| Juan Duval | ... | Vendor (uncredited) |
| Virginia Farmer | ... | American Tourist (uncredited) |
| Nacho Galindo | ... | Pastry Vendor (uncredited) |
| Eliso Gamboa | ... | Vendor (uncredited) |
| Frank Hagney | ... | Madden the guard (uncredited) |
| Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. | ... | Customs Inspector (uncredited) |
| Ted Jacques | ... | Cole (uncredited) |
| Frank Leyva | ... | Vendor (uncredited) |
| Primo López | ... | Bellhop (uncredited) |
| José Loza | ... | Bellhop (uncredited) |
| Margarito Luna | ... | Attendant (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Mitchum | ... | Tourist (uncredited) |
| Carmen Morales | ... | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Lillian O'Malley | ... | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Pat O'Malley | ... | Purser (uncredited) |
| Beatriz Ramos | ... | Carmencita (uncredited) |
| Tony Roux | ... | Parrot Vendor (uncredited) |
| Alfonso Sánchez Tello | ... | Basguez (uncredited) |
| Carl Sklover | ... | Dockhand (uncredited) |
| Dimas Sotello | ... | Vendor (uncredited) |
| Alfredo de Soto | ... | Bit Role (uncredited) |
| Arturo Soto Rangel | ... | Pedro (uncredited) |
| Felipe Turich | ... | Guitar Vendor (uncredited) |
| Juan Varro | ... | Bit Role (uncredited) |
Directed by | |||
| Don Siegel | |||
Writing credits | ||
| Daniel Mainwaring | (screenplay) (as Geoffrey Homes) & | |
| Gerald Drayson Adams | (screenplay) | |
| Richard Wormser | (story "The Road to Carmichael's") | |
Produced by | |||
| Jack J. Gross | .... | producer | |
| Sid Rogell | .... | executive producer | |
Original Music by | |||
| Leigh Harline | |||
Cinematography by | |||
| Harry J. Wild | (director of photography) | ||
Film Editing by | |||
| Samuel E. Beetley | |||
Art Direction by | |||
| Ralph Berger | |||
| Albert S. D'Agostino | |||
Set Decoration by | |||
| Harley Miller | |||
| Darrell Silvera | |||
Costume Design by | |||
| Edward Stevenson | (uncredited) | ||
Makeup Department | |||
| Gordon Bau | .... | makeup supervisor | |
| Robert Cowan | .... | makeup artist (uncredited) | |
| Carla Hadley | .... | hair stylist (uncredited) | |
Production Management | |||
| Edward Killy | .... | production manager (uncredited) | |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director | |||
| Sam Ruman | .... | assistant director (uncredited) | |
Sound Department | |||
| Phil Brigandi | .... | sound | |
| Clem Portman | .... | sound | |
Stunts | |||
| Frank Hagney | .... | stunts (uncredited) | |
| Terry Wilson | .... | stunt double (uncredited) | |
Camera and Electrical Department | |||
| James Almond | .... | gaffer (uncredited) | |
| Ernest Bachrach | .... | still photographer (uncredited) | |
| Jim Kurley | .... | grip (uncredited) | |
| Charles Straumer | .... | camera operator (uncredited) | |
Music Department | |||
| C. Bakaleinikoff | .... | musical director | |
Other crew | |||
| Salvador Baguez | .... | technical advisor | |
| Richard Kinon | .... | script supervisor (uncredited) | |
Production CompaniesDistributors
- RKO Radio Pictures (1949) (USA) (theatrical)
- RKO Radio Pictures (1955) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- C&C Television Corporation (1955) (USA) (TV)
- Image Entertainment (USA) (laserdisc)
- Teakwood Video (2004) (USA) (DVD)
- Warner Home Video (2007) (USA) (DVD)
Additional Details
Parents Guide:
Runtime:
71 min
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Color:
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono (RCA Sound System)
Certification:
West Germany:12 (nf) |
Finland:K-16 |
UK:PG |
USA:Approved (certificate #13635) |
Sweden:15 |
Australia:PG
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Fun Stuff
Quotes:
Joan 'Chiquita' Graham:
...I gave Jin $2000. I thought it was a fortune.
Lt. Duke Halliday: Don't tell me he clipped you?
Joan 'Chiquita' Graham: He called it 'borrowing.'
Lt. Duke Halliday: No security?
Joan 'Chiquita' Graham: Unless you call a nice smile security.
Lt. Duke Halliday: That's all you got for your money?
Joan 'Chiquita' Graham: Certainly was.
Lt. Duke Halliday: [sarcastically] I'll tell you what, Chiquita, you believe me, and I'll believe you.
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Lt. Duke Halliday: Don't tell me he clipped you?
Joan 'Chiquita' Graham: He called it 'borrowing.'
Lt. Duke Halliday: No security?
Joan 'Chiquita' Graham: Unless you call a nice smile security.
Lt. Duke Halliday: That's all you got for your money?
Joan 'Chiquita' Graham: Certainly was.
Lt. Duke Halliday: [sarcastically] I'll tell you what, Chiquita, you believe me, and I'll believe you.
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Movie Connections:
Featured in The Big Steal: Look Behind You (2007) (V)
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Wonderful repartee between Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer in this chase caper. Absolutely delightful. Jane Greer and Mitchum at at their height of attractiveness, and work so well together. Lots of rapid fire dialogue, quips and double entendres in the script.