DramaCrimeThriller
THIEVES' HIGHWAY
"You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!"
19491h 34m7.2 TMDb
Directed by Jules Dassin
Spoiler-Free
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.
Cast
Richard Conte
Nick Garcos
Valentina Cortese
Rica
Lee J. Cobb
Mike Figlia
Barbara Lawrence
Polly Faber
Jack Oakie
Slob
Millard Mitchell
Ed Kinney
Joseph Pevney
Pete
Morris Carnovsky
Yanko Garcos
Movie Vibe
Suspense7.8
Emotion6.7
Complexity7.3
Humor5.3
Realism7.6
Action4.2
Darkness6.7
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
- ✓fans of moral complexity and intrigue
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –fans of purely lighthearted entertainment
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