Thieves' Highway
# 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.
🌏 Languages Available:
English
,
Italian
📆 Date Released:
1949-09-20
⌚ Running Time:
94 mins
⭐ Vote Average:
7.3
Beloved Cast
Nick Garcos
Richard Conte
Rica
Valentina Cortese
Mike Figlia
Lee J. Cobb
Polly Faber
Barbara Lawrence
Slob
Jack Oakie
Ed Kinney
Millard Mitchell
Pete
Joseph Pevney
Yanko Garcos
Morris Carnovsky
Parthena Garcos
Tamara Shayne
Mrs. Polansky
Kasia Orzazewski
Mr. Polansky
Norbert Schiller
Midge
Hope Emerson
Roadside Bar Manager (uncredited)
Percy Helton
Officer Riley (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
Announcer (uncredited)
Robert Bice
Mr. Faber (uncredited)
Howland Chamberlain
Mitch (uncredited)
David Clarke
Motor Policeman (uncredited)
Roy Damron
Man in Freight Elevator (uncredited)
Jules Dassin
Newman (uncredited)
Al Eben
Taller Cop at Roadside Bar (uncredited)
Robert Foulk
Inspector (uncredited)
Joe Haworth
State Highway Policeman (uncredited)
Ted Jordan
Clerk (uncredited)
Frank Kreig
Stukas (uncredited)
Saul Martell
Dave (uncredited)
Edwin Max
State Highway Policeman (uncredited)
John Merton
Mable (uncredited)
Ann Morrison
Smaller Cop at Roadside Bar (uncredited)
James Nolan
Frenchy (uncredited)
David Opatoshu
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Frank Richards
Mario (uncredited)
Maurice Samuels
Pietro (uncredited)
Mario Siletti
Mrs. Faber (uncredited)
Irene Tedrow
Charles (uncredited)
George Tyne
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Dick Wessel
Fifth (uncredited)
Harry Wilson