
Overview
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.
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Crew
DirectorOrson Welles
WriterOrson Welles
Cast

Charlton Heston
Ramon Miguel Vargas

Janet Leigh
Susan 'Susie' Vargas

Orson Welles
Police Captain Hank Quinlan

Joseph Calleia
Police Sergeant Pete Menzies

Akim Tamiroff
'Uncle' Joe Grandi

Joanna Moore
Marcia Linnekar

Ray Collins
District Attorney Adair

Dennis Weaver
Mirador Motel Night Manager

Valentin de Vargas
Pancho

Mort Mills
Al Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant

Victor Millan
Manelo Sanchez

Lalo Rios
Risto - Grandi's Nephew
Michael Sargent
Pretty Boy

Phil Harvey
Blaine

Joi Lansing
Zita

Harry Shannon
Chief Gould

Marlene Dietrich
Tana

Joseph Cotten
Coroner (uncredited)

Zsa Zsa Gabor
Strip-Club Owner
Joe Basulto
Young Delinquent (uncredited)
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Keywords
hotelgangsterbrothelborderinvestigationhoneymoonusa–mexico bordercar bombfilm noirblack and white
Details
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$2M
TMDb Votes
1,585
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026












