
Thieves' Highway
A gritty, slow-burning noir that tightens like a vise, with moments of shocking violence and a bitter-sweet romance.
- Directed by
- Jules Dassin
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Starring
- Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb
- Tagline
- You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!
- 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.
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- Directed by
- Jules Dassin
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Starring
- Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb












