The Tijuana Story
“Here's why they call Tijuana America's bargain basement of sin!”
Synopsis
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.
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Rodolfo Acosta
Manuel Acosta Mesa
James Darren
Mitch
Robert McQueeney
Eddie March
Jean Willes
Liz March
Joy Stoner
Linda
Paul Newlan
Peron Diaz
George E. Stone
Pino
Michael Fox
Reuben Galindo
Robert Blake
Enrique Acosta Mesa
Eddie Baker
Eumenio Blanco
Phil Bloom
Abel Fernandez
Elias Gamboa
Leonard P. Geer
Sol Gorss
Sol Murgi
Suzanne Ridgway
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1957
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- László Kardos
- Screenplay & Story
- Lou Morheim
- Original Score
- Arthur Morton, Fred Karger, George Duning, Marlin Skiles, Mischa Bakaleinikoff
- Original Title
- The Tijuana Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Production Studios
- Clover Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
László Kardos
Lou Morheim
Arthur Morton, Fred Karger, George Duning, Marlin Skiles, Mischa Bakaleinikoff
Benjamin H. Kline
Edwin H. Bryant
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
László Kardos
Director
Lou Morheim
Screenplay
Edwin H. Bryant
Editor
Sam Katzman
Producer
Benjamin H. Kline
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tijuana Story
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tijuana Story about?
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.
Who directed The Tijuana Story?
The Tijuana Story was directed by László Kardos.
Who stars in The Tijuana Story?
The principal cast of The Tijuana Story includes Rodolfo Acosta, James Darren, Robert McQueeney, Jean Willes, Joy Stoner.
When was The Tijuana Story released and how long is it?
The Tijuana Story was released in 1957 with a total runtime of 1h 12m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tijuana Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tijuana Story was composed by Arthur Morton, Fred Karger, George Duning, Marlin Skiles, Mischa Bakaleinikoff.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tijuana Story?
The Tijuana Story holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).