Thieves' Highway (1949)
You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!
Starring Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb
Directed by Jules Dassin
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.
Runtime: 94 min.
Rating: 7.3
DVD
Languages: English,Italiano
Countries: United States of America
Genres: Crime,Drama,Thriller
Keywords: san francisco, california,noir,truck driver,produce,truck crash,apple picking
Cast
Nick Garcos
Rica
Mike Figlia
Polly Faber
Slob
Ed Kinney
Pete
Yanko Garcos
Parthena Garcos
Mrs. Polansky, the Apple Farmer's Wife
Mr. Polansky, the Apple Farmer
Midge, a buyer