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Thieves' Highway (1949)

Film · 1949 · 94 min · Drama · Crime · Thriller

You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!

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.

Directed by Jules Dassin

Starring Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb, Barbara Lawrence, Jack Oakie, Millard Mitchell, Joseph Pevney, Morris Carnovsky

Release dates in the United States

In cinemas10 October 1949
Digital releaseNot listed
Physical releaseNot listed
First release anywhere20 September 1949

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