10 Jun 1955
5 Against the House
Former war-time Army buddies now students in college decide to rip off a Reno casino.
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.
Top Billed Cast
Richard Conte Nick Garcos
Valentina Cortese Rica
Lee J. Cobb Mike Figlia
Barbara Lawrence Polly Faber
Jack Oakie Slob
Millard Mitchell Ed Kinney
Morris Carnovsky Yanko Garcos
Tamara Shayne Parthena Garcos
Kasia Orzazewski Mrs. Polansky
Norbert Schiller Mr. Polansky
Hope Emerson Midge
Percy Helton Roadside Bar Manager (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin Officer Riley (uncredited)
Robert Bice Announcer (uncredited)
Howland Chamberlain Mr. Faber (uncredited)
David Clarke Mitch (uncredited)
Roy Damron Motor Policeman (uncredited)
Al Eben Newman (uncredited)
Robert Foulk Taller Cop at Roadside Bar (uncredited)
Joe Haworth Inspector (uncredited)
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