Thieves' Highway
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
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🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Thieves' Highway about?
- 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.
- Who directed Thieves' Highway?
- Thieves' Highway was directed by Jules Dassin.
- When was Thieves' Highway released?
- Thieves' Highway was released on September 20, 1949.
- How long is Thieves' Highway?
- Thieves' Highway has a runtime of 1h 34m.
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