I Was a Shoplifter (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1950, I Was a Shoplifter is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Charles Lamont, running about 74 minutes. “Exposing Today's Most Alarming Crime Ring!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A police detective uses any means possible to trap a gang of shoplifters.
Who’s in it. I Was a Shoplifter stars Scott Brady as Jeff Andrews, Mona Freeman as Faye Burton, Andrea King as Ina Perdue and Tony Curtis as Pepe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, I Was a Shoplifter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Was a Shoplifter page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Was a Shoplifter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Was a Shoplifter (1950)?
- In US, I Was a Shoplifter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Was a Shoplifter worth watching?
- I Was a Shoplifter holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Was a Shoplifter?
- I Was a Shoplifter stars Scott Brady, Mona Freeman, Andrea King, Tony Curtis and Charles Drake.
- When was I Was a Shoplifter released?
- I Was a Shoplifter was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.