Movie Description
Thieves' Highway
(1949)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Jules Dassin
- Producer : Robert Bassler
- Editor : Nick DeMaggio
- Cast : Richard Conte,Valentina Cortese,Lee J. Cobb,Barbara Lawrence,Jack Oakie,Millard Mitchell,Joseph Pevney,Morris Carnovsky,Tamara Shayne,Kasia Orzazewski,Norbert Schiller,Hope Emerson,Percy Helton,Walter Baldwin,Robert Bice,Howland Chamberlain,David Clarke,Roy Damron,Jules Dassin,Al Eben,Robert Foulk,Joe Haworth,Ted Jordan,Frank Kreig,Saul Martell,Edwin Max,John Merton,Ann Morrison,James Nolan,David Opatoshu,Frank Richards,Maurice Samuels,Mario Siletti,Irene Tedrow,George Tyne,Dick Wessel,Harry Wilson
Cast
Nick Garcos
Rica
Mike Figlia
Polly Faber
Slob
Ed Kinney
Pete
Yanko Garcos
Parthena Garcos
Mrs. Polansky
Mr. Polansky
Midge
Roadside Bar Manager (uncredited)
Officer Riley (uncredited)
Announcer (uncredited)
Mr. Faber (uncredited)
Mitch (uncredited)
Motor Policeman (uncredited)
Man in Freight Elevator (uncredited)
Newman (uncredited)
Taller Cop at Roadside Bar (uncredited)
Inspector (uncredited)
State Highway Policeman (uncredited)
Clerk (uncredited)
Stukas (uncredited)
Dave (uncredited)
State Highway Policeman (uncredited)
Mable (uncredited)
Smaller Cop at Roadside Bar (uncredited)
Frenchy (uncredited)
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Mario (uncredited)
Pietro (uncredited)
Mrs. Faber (uncredited)
Charles (uncredited)
Cab Driver (uncredited)
Fifth (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThieves' Highway
Status Released
Release Information
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1949-09-20
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 34m
Production Companies20th Century Fox
Genres
- Drama
- Crime
- Thriller
