The Tijuana Story

"Here's why they call Tijuana America's bargain basement of sin!"

Oct 1 1957 Approved 1h 13m
Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

Courageous newspaper editor Manuel Acosta Mesa tries to take on the mob in Tijuana through his newspaper, reporting on the violence, prostitution and drug sales in the border town.

Plot

Tijuana is a city ridden with crime, vice and corruption, with the local Mexican mob stopping anyone who attempts to clean up the city. However, the mob meets its match when it is challenged by a brave newspaper editor.

Written by

Lou Morheim

Directed by

László Kardos

Cast

Rodolfo Acosta, James Darren, Robert McQueeney

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Clover Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
278
Average Rating
5.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA