Thieves' Highway

Thieves' Highway

Drama · 1949 · 1h 34m

Movie

7.3/10 · TMDB

You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!

Overview

Nick Garcos comes back from his tour of duty in World War II planning to settle down with his girlfriend, Polly Faber. He learns, however, that his father was recently beaten and burglarized by mob-connected trucker Mike Figlia, and Nick resolves to get even. He partners with prostitute Rica, and together they go after Mike, all the while getting pulled further into the local crime underworld.

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Cast & crew

Richard ConteNick Garcos
Valentina CorteseRica
Lee J. CobbMike Figlia
Barbara LawrencePolly Faber
Jack OakieSlob
Millard MitchellEd Kinney
Joseph PevneyPete
Morris CarnovskyYanko Garcos
Tamara ShayneParthena Garcos
Kasia OrzazewskiMrs. Polansky
Norbert SchillerMr. Polansky
Hope EmersonMidge
Percy HeltonRoadside Bar Manager (uncredited)
Walter BaldwinOfficer Riley (uncredited)
Robert BiceAnnouncer (uncredited)

Information

Release date
20 September 1949
Director
Jules Dassin
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller
Runtime
1h 34m
Country of origin
United States

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