Thieves' Highway

You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!

19491h 34m7.3(118 votes)

DramaCrimeThriller

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 to…

Thieves' Highway (1949) is a drama, crime, and thriller film directed by Jules Dassin. It stars Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, and Lee J. Cobb. The film runs for 1 hour 34 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.3 out of 10 from 118 votes.

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Director

Jules Dassin

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

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Where can I watch Thieves' Highway?

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Who stars in Thieves' Highway?

Thieves' Highway stars Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb, and Barbara Lawrence, and was directed by Jules Dassin.

How long is Thieves' Highway?

Thieves' Highway has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes.

When did Thieves' Highway come out?

Thieves' Highway was released in 1949.

What genre is Thieves' Highway?

Thieves' Highway is a drama, crime, and thriller film.

Is Thieves' Highway worth watching?

Thieves' Highway holds an average audience score of 7.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.