Mystery in Mexico
“Tropic Night... Steeped in Terror!”
Synopsis
Insurance detective Steve Hastings is sent by his company to investigate the disappearance of a fellow agent. His first lead is the agent's fetching sister, Victoria, whom he trails to Mexico City. After charming his way into her confidence, Steve helps Vicki unravel the mystery.
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William Lundigan
Steve Hastings
Jacqueline White
Victoria Ames
Ricardo Cortez
John Norcross
Tony Barrett
Carlos
Jacqueline Dalya
Dolores Fernandez
Walter Reed
Glenn Ames
José Torvay
Swigart
Jaime Jiménez Pons
Pancho
Antonio R. Frausto
Señor Gómez
Dolores Camarillo
Señora Gómez
Eduardo Casado
Police Commandant Rodriguez
Thalia Draper
Florecita
William Forrest
Insurance Company Boss
Jeffrey Sayre
Airline Passenger
Armando Silvestre
Benny, Bartender
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wise
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Kimble
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell, Lorenzo Barcelata, Aaron González
- Original Title
- Mystery in Mexico
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wise
Lawrence Kimble, Muriel Roy Bolton
Paul Sawtell, Lorenzo Barcelata, Aaron González
Jack Draper
Samuel E. Beetley
Sid Rogell
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Wise
Director
Renié
Costume Design
Samuel E. Beetley
Editor
Sid Rogell
Producer
Jack Draper
Director of Photography
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Lawrence Kimble
Screenplay
Lorenzo Barcelata
Original Music Composer
Aaron González
Original Music Composer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mystery in Mexico
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mystery in Mexico about?
Insurance detective Steve Hastings is sent by his company to investigate the disappearance of a fellow agent. His first lead is the agent's fetching sister, Victoria, whom he trails to Mexico City. After charming his way into her confidence, Steve helps Vicki unravel the mystery.
Who directed Mystery in Mexico?
Mystery in Mexico was directed by Robert Wise.
Who stars in Mystery in Mexico?
The principal cast of Mystery in Mexico includes William Lundigan, Jacqueline White, Ricardo Cortez, Tony Barrett, Jacqueline Dalya.
When was Mystery in Mexico released and how long is it?
Mystery in Mexico was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Mystery in Mexico?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mystery in Mexico was composed by Paul Sawtell, Lorenzo Barcelata, Aaron González.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mystery in Mexico?
Mystery in Mexico holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).