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Thieves' Highway is a 1949 film directed by Jules Dassin. The film, based on a novel by A. I. Bezzerides, tells the story of a war-veteran-turned-truck driver who is attempting to avenge the death of his brother at the hands of an amoral produce shylock Mike Figlia. The film was shot on location in San Francisco, California. The film was released on DVD as part of the Criterion Collection in 2005.

Cast

Richard Conte
as Nico 'Nick' Garcos
Valentina Cortese
as Rica (as Valentina Cortesa)
Lee J. Cobb
as Mike Figlia
Barbara Lawrence as Polly Faber
Jack Oakie
as Slob
Hope Emerson
as Midge, a buyer
Percy Helton
as Roadside Bar Manager (uncredited)
Charles Chackerian as Apple Buyer (uncredited)

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