The Steel Trap (1952)

In the heart of Los Angeles, Jim Osborne finds himself standing on the precipice of an audacious adventure. After eleven years of monotonous routine as an assistant manager at a local bank, he grows restless, his mind tantalizingly dancing around the idea of stealing the near $1 million nestled within the bank's vault. This becomes less of a fantasy and more of an obsession, as he meticulously devises a daring plan to pilfer the money by exploiting a loophole in the U.S. extradition treaty with Brazil. As the weekend approaches, Jim seizes the perfect moment to put his plan into motion. On a seemingly ordinary Friday, he skilfully pulls off the heist, confident that the missing funds won't be noticed until the following Monday. With his unsuspecting wife Laurie and their adolescent daughter Susan, he embarks on a hasty flight to Brazil, all the while keeping them in the dark about his daring escapade. However, orchestrating the perfect crime proves to be an uphill battle. As Jim wrestles with unforeseen complications, from securing expedited passports and visas, to dealing with unpredictable flight schedules and a sudden shift in his colleagues' routines, he also grapples with the challenge of spinning a believable tale for Laurie about their abrupt departure. Their journey takes an unexpected turn in New Orleans, where Laurie discovers the true reason behind their frantic escape. Shocked and betrayed, she abandons Jim, leaving him alone to face the tormenting echoes of his conscience. Now, Jim must navigate an intricate web of dilemmas as he grapples with the possibility of returning the stolen money to the bank before Monday morning, or facing an uncertain future far from home. The once straightforward plan now serves as a relentless ticking clock, each tick echoing the question: Can he undo his reckless action before it's too late? The Steel Trap is a gripping tale of one man's desperate plunge into crime and the enthralling journey that follows, keeping viewers on the edge of their seat until the very last moment.

The Steel Trap is a thriller movie featuring Joseph Cotten.

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