Thieves' Highway
“You Need a Friend, Strong Man, - And I'm Friendly!”
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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.
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A dark, rain-slicked San Francisco night. The air is thick with cigarette smoke and desperation. Every shadow hides a threat, and every deal carries the weight of betrayal. This is the unforgiving world of truckers and gangsters, where survival is a dirty business.
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