Thieves' Highway (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1949, Thieves' Highway is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Jules Dassin, running about 94 minutes. “You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Thieves' Highway stars Richard Conte as Nick Garcos, Valentina Cortese as Rica, Lee J. Cobb as Mike Figlia and Barbara Lawrence as Polly Faber, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Thieves' Highway has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Thieves' Highway page.
If you liked it. Fans of Thieves' Highway tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Thieves' Highway (1949)?
- In US, Thieves' Highway is available to stream on TCM. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Thieves' Highway worth watching?
- Thieves' Highway holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Thieves' Highway?
- Thieves' Highway stars Richard Conte, Valentina Cortese, Lee J. Cobb, Barbara Lawrence and Jack Oakie.
- When was Thieves' Highway released?
- Thieves' Highway was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.