Director: Jules Dassin
Original
Thieves' Highway
Language
English
NMTW
82%
Good
3 wins total
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Richard ConteNick Garcos -
Valentina CorteseRica
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Lee J. CobbMike Figlia
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Barbara LawrencePolly Faber
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Jack OakieSlob
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Millard MitchellEd Kinney
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Joseph PevneyPete
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Morris CarnovskyYanko Garcos
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Tamara ShayneParthena Garcos
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Kasia OrzazewskiMrs. Polansky
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Norbert SchillerMr. Polansky
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Hope EmersonMidge
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Percy HeltonRoadside Bar Manager (uncredited)
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Walter BaldwinOfficer Riley (uncredited)
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Robert BiceAnnouncer (uncredited)
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Howland ChamberlainMr. Faber (uncredited)
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David ClarkeMitch (uncredited)
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Jules DassinMan in Freight Elevator (uncredited)
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Roy DamronMotor Policeman (uncredited)
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Al EbenNewman (uncredited)
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| Country: | USA |
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| Length: | 1 h 34 min |
Description:
After returning from World War II, Nick Garcos plans a future with his girlfriend Polly Faber. His plans change when his father is severely beaten and robbed by Mike Figlia, a truck driver connected to the mob. Driven by a need for revenge, Nick partners with Rica, a mysterious prostitute, to get back at Mike. Their pursuit leads them into a dangerous world of crime, forcing them to confront their own values and loyalties. This intense story explores vengeance, loyalty, and the challenges of relationships when facing hardship.
| Alternative title: | Thieves' Highway |
| Release year: | 1949 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 3 wins total |
| Director: | Jules Dassin |
| Type: | Movie |
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