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Thieves' Highway (1949)

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.

  • Drama
  • Crime
  • Thriller

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Richard ConteRichard ConteNick Garcos
  • Photo of Valentina CorteseValentina CorteseRica
  • Photo of Lee J. CobbLee J. CobbMike Figlia
  • Photo of Barbara LawrenceBarbara LawrencePolly Faber
  • Photo of Jack OakieJack OakieSlob
  • Photo of Millard MitchellMillard MitchellEd Kinney
  • Photo of Joseph PevneyJoseph PevneyPete
  • Photo of Morris CarnovskyMorris CarnovskyYanko Garcos
  • Photo of Tamara ShayneTamara ShayneParthena Garcos
  • Photo of Kasia OrzazewskiKasia OrzazewskiMrs. Polansky

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