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Thieves' Highway poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 84.0 / 100
1949·Crime / Drama / Film-Noir·1h 34m

THIEVES' HIGHWAY

“You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!”

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.

Above the Line
Jules Dassin·DirectorA.I. Bezzerides·ScreenplayNorbert Brodine·Director of PhotographyAlfred Newman·Original Music ComposerNick DeMaggio·Editor
Cast
Richard Conte·Nick GarcosValentina Cortese·RicaLee J. Cobb·Mike FigliaBarbara Lawrence·Polly FaberJack Oakie·SlobMillard Mitchell·Ed KinneyJoseph Pevney·PeteMorris Carnovsky·Yanko GarcosTamara Shayne·Parthena GarcosKasia Orzazewski·Mrs. Polansky
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Jules Dassin·Director
Writing· 1
A.I. Bezzerides·Screenplay
Camera· 1
Norbert Brodine·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Nick DeMaggio·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Alfred Newman·Original Music Composer
Production· 1
Robert Bassler·Producer
By the Numbers
84.0
OF 100
Master Score
7.5
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#000000
#F0E68C
#8B0000
Mood
Intense, Dramatic, Romantic
Composition
Centered
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a man and a woman embracing within a stylized, illuminated archway, against a solid black background. The man, shirtless, wears dark pants, ”

crimedramafilm-noir
Key Elements
TruckWooden Beam
Atmosphere
Dark
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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