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Steal Big Steal Little (1995): Cast, Box Office & Plot

Steal Big Steal Little (1995) movie poster

Steal Big Steal Little is a 1995 comedy drama directed by Andrew Davis, starring Andy García as Ruben Martinez / Robby Martin, Alan Arkin and Kevin McCarthy. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $3.2 million worldwide on a $35 million budget.

worldwide gross
$3.2M
budget
$35M
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Steal Big Steal Little (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Director
Andrew Davis
Genres
Comedy , Drama
Original language
English
Budget
$35M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Steal Big Steal Little About?

The premise of Steal Big Steal Little without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Ruben and Robby are twin brothers raised by Mona, Santa Barbara’s eccentric billionaire. When Mona bequeaths her estate to Ruben, a bitter feud erupts. Ruben teams with ex‑Chicago cop‑turned‑used‑car dealer Lou Perilli, while Robby hires ruthless businessman Reed Tyler. Family lawyer Eddie Agopian circles both sides, caring only about profit. Their rivalry spirals into madness, mayhem and attempted murder in this dark comedy about greed, power and twisted brotherly love.

Steal Big Steal Little Themes & Keywords

· 11 tags
  • lawyer
  • estate
  • twin brother
  • brother brother relationship
  • santa barbara california
  • bulldozer
  • family relationships
  • ex cop
  • chicago illinois
  • inheritance
  • california
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Cast & crew

Steal Big Steal Little Cast & Characters

Andy García leads the cast as Ruben Martinez / Robby Martin, with Alan Arkin as Lou Perilli and Kevin McCarthy as Reed Tyler. Directed by Andrew Davis; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Steal Big Steal Little

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From the director

More from Andrew Davis

More films directed by Andrew Davis, best-rated first: The Fugitive, Holes, Code of Silence and Under Siege.

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Plot

Steal Big Steal Little Plot Summary

What happens in Steal Big Steal Little from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Mild-mannered, unassuming Ruben Martinez Andy García shares a life on a sprawling 40,000-acre ranch in Santa Barbara with a ruthless twist of blood and money: his slick twin brother, who now goes by Robby Martin. The brothers were orphans raised by a wealthy landowner, Clifford Downey, and his dancer wife, Mona Rowland-Downey Holland Taylor. When Mona dies, she leaves the vast property to Ruben alone, a move that sparks a quiet, calculating power struggle as Robby schemes to seize control of the land for himself.

Full summary

The whole story of Steal Big Steal Little, scene by scene

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Box office

Steal Big Steal Little Box Office & Budget

Steal Big Steal Little grossed $3.2 million worldwide on a $35 million budget, 9% of what it cost.

1995 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.2M

9% of its budget back

US & Canada
$3.2M
Budget
$35M
Videos

Steal Big Steal Little Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Steal Big Steal Little.

Steal Big, Steal Little Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Steal Big Steal Little?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which actor portrays Ruben Martinez, the mild‑mannered brother who inherits the ranch?

Details

Steal Big Steal Little Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Días de fortuna” and “Different Minds”.

Also known as
  • Días de fortuna
  • Different Minds
  • Stridsbröder
  • Il gemello scomodo
  • Disputa em Família
  • Kis simli, nagy simli, ორიდან ერთი
  • Strids Brødre
  • Faux frères, vrais jumeaux

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FAQ

Steal Big Steal Little FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Steal Big Steal Little, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Steal Big Steal Little?

Steal Big Steal Little runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was Steal Big Steal Little released?

Steal Big Steal Little was released on September 29, 1995.

Who directed Steal Big Steal Little?

Steal Big Steal Little was directed by Andrew Davis.

More films by Andrew Davis

Who is in the cast of Steal Big Steal Little?

Steal Big Steal Little stars Andy García as Ruben Martinez / Robby Martin, Alan Arkin as Lou Perilli and Kevin McCarthy as Reed Tyler, among 16 credited actors.

How much did Steal Big Steal Little make at the box office?

Steal Big Steal Little grossed $3.2 million worldwide on a budget of $35 million.

Does Steal Big Steal Little have a post-credit scene?

No. Steal Big Steal Little has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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