Thieves’ Highway (Criterion Collection)

WWII GI Nick Garcos (Richard Conte) returns to his Northern California home and, after learning that his trucker father was permanently crippled by vicious racketeer Mike Figlia (Lee J. Cobb), signs on as a driver with Figlia's outfit so he can seek revenge. Director Jules Dassin's gritty crime drama also stars Valentina Cortesa, Barbara Lawrence, Jack Oakie; based on A. I. Bezzerides’ novel "Thieves' Market." AKA: "Collision," "The Thieves' Market." 94 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; interview; theatrical trailers; essay.