Thieves’ Highway
Thieves' Highway
United States • 1949 • 1h 34m
Director
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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.
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 together they go after Mike, all the while getting pulled further into the local crime underworld.
Credits
Crew
DirectorJules Dassin
WriterA.I. Bezzerides
CinematographerNorbert Brodine
ComposerAlfred Newman
EditorNick DeMaggio
ProducerRobert Bassler
Cast
Richard Conteas Nick Garcos
Valentina Corteseas Rica
Lee J. Cobbas Mike Figlia
Barbara Lawrenceas Polly Faber