Thieves' Highway
1949·Movie·
·1h 34min
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About
You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!
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.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersBetrayalThe Cost Of AmbitionCorruption Of Power
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersRevenge PlotProstitutionCrime SyndicateFamily BusinessMob ConnectionsTruckingUnderworld
- Pacing
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Jules Dassin, Lionel Newman, Norbert Brodine
Produced by:
Robert Bassler
Composed by:
Alfred Newman
Cast
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