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MyCinema has not rated Thieves' Highway for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, crime, and thriller film.

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How long is Thieves' Highway?

Thieves' Highway runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Is Thieves' Highway suitable for kids?

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TMDB19491h 34mDrama / Crime / Thriller

Thieves' Highway

Name: Thieves' Highway
Genre: Drama, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1949-09-20
Duration: 94 min

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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.

TMDB audience score

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Thieves' Highway at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 34m

At 1h 34m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Drama · Crime · Thriller

TMDB files it under drama, crime, and thriller.

US availability

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TMDB audience score

7.3 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 118 votes, a strong audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Thieves' Highway tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 34m.
TMDB users rate it 7.3 out of 10 across 118 votes.
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Questions about Thieves' Highway

Is Thieves' Highway scary?: MyCinema has not rated Thieves' Highway for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, crime, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Thieves' Highway in the US?: No streaming data for the United States yet: JustWatch lists no subscription, free, rental, or purchase option for Thieves' Highway in the US.
How long is Thieves' Highway?: Thieves' Highway runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
Is Thieves' Highway suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for Thieves' Highway in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

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