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Thieves' Highway
“You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!”
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Thieves' Highway at a glance
Thieves' Highway is a 1949 drama and crime film, running 1h 34m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 16 in the United Kingdom.
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Rated 16 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1949-09-20
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Thriller
- Director
- Jules Dassin
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.3 / 10 · 119 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmNick 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.
Cast
14 names
Richard ConteNick Garcos
Valentina CorteseRica
Lee J. CobbMike Figlia
Barbara LawrencePolly Faber
Jack OakieSlob
Millard MitchellEd Kinney
Joseph PevneyPete
Morris CarnovskyYanko Garcos
Tamara ShayneParthena Garcos
Kasia OrzazewskiMrs. Polansky
Norbert SchillerMr. Polansky
Hope EmersonMidge
Percy HeltonRoadside Bar Manager (uncredited)
Walter BaldwinOfficer Riley (uncredited)Questions about Thieves' Highway
Quick answersWhere can I watch Thieves' Highway in the United Kingdom?
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Is Thieves' Highway suitable for children?
Thieves' Highway is rated 16 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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…
How long is Thieves' Highway?
Thieves' Highway runs for 1h 34m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Thieves' Highway trailer?
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