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Thieves' Highway
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Thieves' Highway

1949-09-20 · 94 min · ★ 7.3

Drama · Crime · Thriller

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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Directors
Jules Dassin
Production companies
20th Century Fox
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Richard ConteRichard ConteNick Garcos
Valentina CorteseValentina CorteseRica
Lee J. CobbLee J. CobbMike Figlia
Barbara LawrenceBarbara LawrencePolly Faber
Jack OakieJack OakieSlob
Millard MitchellMillard MitchellEd Kinney
Joseph PevneyJoseph PevneyPete
Morris CarnovskyMorris CarnovskyYanko Garcos
Tamara ShayneTamara ShayneParthena Garcos
Kasia OrzazewskiKasia OrzazewskiMrs. Polansky
Norbert SchillerNorbert SchillerMr. Polansky
Hope EmersonHope EmersonMidge
Percy HeltonPercy HeltonRoadside Bar Manager (uncredited)
Walter BaldwinWalter BaldwinOfficer Riley (uncredited)
Robert BiceRobert BiceAnnouncer (uncredited)
Howland ChamberlainHowland ChamberlainMr. Faber (uncredited)
David ClarkeDavid ClarkeMitch (uncredited)
Roy DamronMotor Policeman (uncredited)
Jules DassinJules DassinMan in Freight Elevator (uncredited)
Al EbenNewman (uncredited)

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