Thieves' Highway

Where to Watch Thieves' Highway (1949) (Legally)

You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!
Sep 20, 1949 US 94 min
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

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Expect a Drama, Crime, Thriller blend, with a runtime close to 94 minutes.

Cast highlights include Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb, Barbara Lawrence.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

san francisco, california, film noir, truck driver, produce, truck crash, apple picking

Official trailer

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Plot

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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Main cast

Richard Conte
as Nick Garcos
Lee J. Cobb
as Mike Figlia
Barbara Lawrence
as Polly Faber
Jack Oakie
as Slob
Millard Mitchell
as Ed Kinney
Morris Carnovsky
as Yanko Garcos
Tamara Shayne
as Parthena Garcos
Kasia Orzazewski
as Mrs. Polansky