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DRAMA . 1949 . 1h 34m . 7.3/10

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"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.

Starring Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb
7.3/10
Rating
1h 34m
Runtime
1949
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Richard Conte stars as Nick Garcos in Thieves' Highway.
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Year context
Thieves' Highway was released 77 years ago in 1949.
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 wa...
Thieves' Highway is a Drama, Crime, Thriller film with a runtime of 1h 34m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
94 min (1h 34m)
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (112 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is Thieves' Highway?
Thieves' Highway has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in Thieves' Highway?
The cast of Thieves' Highway includes Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb, Barbara Lawrence, Jack Oakie.
What is the rating of Thieves' Highway?
Thieves' Highway has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 112 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Drama Crime Thriller
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