Movie·1949·1h 34m
Thieves' Highway
You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!
Directed By
Jules Dassin
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
A.I. Bezzerides
Producer
Robert Bassler
Cinematography
Norbert Brodine
Music
Alfred Newman
Editor
Nick DeMaggio
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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// cast
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)
// crew
Crew
Robert Bassler
Producer
Jules Dassin
Director
A.I. Bezzerides
Screenplay
Nick DeMaggio
Editor
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
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