Thieves' Highway (1949)
Thieves' Highway is a 1949 drama movie directed by Jules Dassin, with a running time of 1h 34m. It stars Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese and Lee J. Cobb.
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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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.
When was Thieves' Highway released?
Thieves' Highway was released on 20 September 1949.
How long is Thieves' Highway?
Thieves' Highway runs 1h 34m.
Who made Thieves' Highway?
Thieves' Highway was directed by Jules Dassin.
Where can I watch Thieves' Highway?
Thieves' Highway is available on TCM.
Where to watch Thieves' Highway
Stream: TCM
Cast
- Richard Conte as Nick Garcos
- Valentina Cortese as Rica
- Lee J. Cobb as Mike Figlia
- Barbara Lawrence as Polly Faber
- Jack Oakie as Slob
- Millard Mitchell as Ed Kinney
- Joseph Pevney as Pete
- Morris Carnovsky as Yanko Garcos
- Tamara Shayne as Parthena Garcos
- Kasia Orzazewski as Mrs. Polansky
- Norbert Schiller as Mr. Polansky
- Hope Emerson as Midge