Thieves' Highway

(1949)Directed by Jules Dassin94 minDrama, 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.

Richard Conteas Nick Garcos
Lee J. Cobbas Mike Figlia
Barbara Lawrenceas Polly Faber
Jack Oakieas Slob
Millard Mitchellas Ed Kinney
Morris Carnovskyas Yanko Garcos
Tamara Shayneas Parthena Garcos
Kasia Orzazewskias Mrs. Polansky
Norbert Schilleras Mr. Polansky
Hope Emersonas Midge
Percy Heltonas Roadside Bar Manager (uncredited)
Walter Baldwinas Officer Riley (uncredited)
Robert Biceas Announcer (uncredited)
Howland Chamberlainas Mr. Faber (uncredited)
David Clarkeas Mitch (uncredited)
RDRoy Damronas Motor Policeman (uncredited)
Jules Dassinas Man in Freight Elevator (uncredited)
AEAl Ebenas Newman (uncredited)
Robert Foulkas Taller Cop at Roadside Bar (uncredited)
JHJoe Haworthas Inspector (uncredited)
Ted Jordanas State Highway Policeman (uncredited)
Frank Kreigas Clerk (uncredited)