Thieves’ Highway

Year: 1949

Grade: A-

Country: USA

Director: Dassin

Review

i overlooked jack oakie’s performance in my first review. he strikes a good balance between comedy and drama. as it turns out he’s deaf too. the commentary focuses mostly on how dassin tells the story – visually and structurally. overall the commentary is well-planned, thorough and educational. the film itself is fantastic. dassin’s direction deepens our understanding and enjoyment of the story and the characters.