Thieves' Highway
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Thieves' Highway
- Genres: Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Release Date: 1949-09-20
- Runtime: 94 minutes
- Rating: 7.3/10 (104 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: 20th Century Fox
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.2057
- Languages: English, Italian
Cast & Crew
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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thieves' Highway?▼
Thieves' Highway is a Drama, Crime, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1949-09-20.
Who are the main actors in Thieves' Highway?▼
The main cast includes Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb, Barbara Lawrence, Jack Oakie, .
Where can I watch Thieves' Highway online?▼
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Is Thieves' Highway based on a true story?▼
You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!
What is the IMDb rating of Thieves' Highway?▼
Thieves' Highway has an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 based on 104 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Thieves' Highway?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Thieves' Highway?▼
The soundtrack was composed by 20th Century Fox. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Thieves' Highway filmed?▼
Thieves' Highway was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Thieves' Highway?▼
The total runtime of Thieves' Highway is 94 minutes.
Is Thieves' Highway suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Thieves' Highway?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Thieves' Highway.
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