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A Balasaur Score of 87 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 96%, Metacritic 99/100. Critics rate it 19 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 97% of the 156 1950s crime movies in this catalog. Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
A border-town bombing draws Mexican investigator Miguel Vargas into a corruption-ridden police investigation led by crooked captain Hank Quinlan, setting off a deadly struggle over power, justice, and truth.
Ratings
IMDb8/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic99/100
Critics rate it 19 points higher than audiences do.
1,642 audience votes
Key crew
- Orson WellesDirector
- Henry ManciniOriginal Music Composer
- Orson WellesScreenplay
Cast
- Charlton HestonRamon Miguel Vargas
- Janet LeighSusan 'Susie' Vargas
- Orson WellesPolice Captain Hank Quinlan
- Joseph CalleiaPolice Sergeant Pete Menzies
- Akim Tamiroff'Uncle' Joe Grandi
- Joanna MooreMarcia Linnekar
- Ray CollinsDistrict Attorney Adair
- Dennis WeaverMirador Motel Night Manager
- Valentin de VargasPancho
- Mort MillsAl Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant
- Victor MillanManelo Sanchez
- Lalo RiosRisto - Grandi's Nephew
Stills
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Themes
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