Thieves' Highway
“You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!”
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.
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Thieves' Highway (1949) Original Trailer [FHD]
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Top Cast
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Richard Conte
Nick Garcos
Valentina Cortese
Rica
Lee J. Cobb
Mike Figlia
Barbara Lawrence
Polly Faber
Jack Oakie
Slob
Millard Mitchell
Ed Kinney
Joseph Pevney
Pete
Morris Carnovsky
Yanko Garcos
Tamara Shayne
Parthena Garcos
Kasia Orzazewski
Mrs. Polansky
Norbert Schiller
Mr. Polansky
Hope Emerson
Midge
Percy Helton
Roadside Bar Manager (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
Officer Riley (uncredited)
Robert Bice
Announcer (uncredited)
Howland Chamberlain
Mr. Faber (uncredited)
David Clarke
Mitch (uncredited)
Roy Damron
Motor Policeman (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 20, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
April 6, 2012
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Screenplay & Story
- A.I. Bezzerides
- Original Score
- Alfred Newman
- Original Title
- Thieves' Highway
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jules Dassin
A.I. Bezzerides
Alfred Newman
Norbert Brodine
Nick DeMaggio
Robert Bassler
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Bassler
Producer
A.I. Bezzerides
Screenplay
Alfred Newman
Original Music Composer
Nick DeMaggio
Editor
Jules Dassin
Director
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
Kay Nelson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thieves' Highway
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What is Thieves' Highway about?
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.
Who directed Thieves' Highway?
Thieves' Highway was directed by Jules Dassin.
Who stars in Thieves' Highway?
The principal cast of Thieves' Highway includes Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb, Barbara Lawrence, Jack Oakie.
When was Thieves' Highway released and how long is it?
Thieves' Highway was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Thieves' Highway?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Thieves' Highway was composed by Alfred Newman.
Is Thieves' Highway based on a book or true story?
Thieves' Highway is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "A.I. Bezzerides".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thieves' Highway?
Thieves' Highway holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).