Thieves' Highway(1949)

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

7.3(118)1h 34mSeptember 20, 1949

Synopsis

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.

Directed by Jules Dassin

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Cast

Richard Conte

Nick Garcos

Valentina Cortese

Rica

Lee J. Cobb

Mike Figlia

Barbara Lawrence

Polly Faber

Jack Oakie

Slob

Millard Mitchell

Ed Kinney

Joseph Pevney

Pete

Morris Carnovsky

Yanko Garcos

Tamara Shayne

Parthena Garcos

Kasia Orzazewski

Mrs. Polansky

Norbert Schiller

Mr. Polansky

Hope Emerson

Midge

Percy Helton

Roadside Bar Manager (uncredited)

Walter Baldwin

Officer Riley (uncredited)

Robert Bice

Announcer (uncredited)

Howland Chamberlain

Mr. Faber (uncredited)

David Clarke

Mitch (uncredited)

Roy Damron

Motor Policeman (uncredited)

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When did Thieves' Highway come out?+

Thieves' Highway was released in 1949.

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Thieves' Highway runs for 94 minutes (1 hour and 34 minutes).

Who directed Thieves' Highway?+

Thieves' Highway was directed by Jules Dassin.

Who stars in Thieves' Highway?+

Thieves' Highway stars Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb, Barbara Lawrence and Jack Oakie.

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Thieves' Highway holds a 7.3/10 rating from 118 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama, crime and thriller.

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