Thieves' Highway

Jules Dassin
1949-09-20

You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!
7.3
94 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Richard Conte Nick Garcos Unowned
Valentina Cortese Rica Unowned
Lee J. Cobb Mike Figlia Unowned
Barbara Lawrence Polly Faber Unowned
Jack Oakie Slob Unowned
Millard Mitchell Ed Kinney Unowned
Joseph Pevney Pete Unowned
Morris Carnovsky Yanko Garcos Unowned
Tamara Shayne Parthena Garcos Unowned
Kasia Orzazewski Mrs. Polansky Unowned
Norbert Schiller Mr. Polansky Unowned
Hope Emerson Midge Unowned
Percy Helton Roadside Bar Manager (uncredited) Unowned
Walter Baldwin Officer Riley (uncredited) Unowned
Robert Bice Announcer (uncredited) Unowned
Howland Chamberlain Mr. Faber (uncredited) Unowned
David Clarke Mitch (uncredited) Unowned
Roy Damron Motor Policeman (uncredited) Unowned
Jules Dassin Man in Freight Elevator (uncredited) Unowned
Al Eben Newman (uncredited) Unowned
Robert Foulk Taller Cop at Roadside Bar (uncredited) Unowned
Joe Haworth Inspector (uncredited) Unowned
Ted Jordan State Highway Policeman (uncredited) Unowned
Frank Kreig Clerk (uncredited) Unowned
Saul Martell Stukas (uncredited) Unowned
Edwin Max Dave (uncredited) Unowned
John Merton State Highway Policeman (uncredited) Unowned
Ann Morrison Mable (uncredited) Unowned
James Nolan Smaller Cop at Roadside Bar (uncredited) Unowned
David Opatoshu Frenchy (uncredited) Unowned
Frank Richards Cab Driver (uncredited) Unowned
Maurice Samuels Mario (uncredited) Unowned
Mario Siletti Pietro (uncredited) Unowned
Irene Tedrow Mrs. Faber (uncredited) Unowned
George Tyne Charles (uncredited) Unowned
Dick Wessel Cab Driver (uncredited) Unowned
Harry Wilson Fifth (uncredited) Unowned