Border Incident
“The Shame of Two Nations!”
Synopsis
The story concerns two agents, one Mexican (PJF) and one American, who are tasked to stop the smuggling of Mexican migrant workers across the border to California. The two agents go undercover, one as a poor migrant.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Border Incident (1949) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-09-13
Top Cast
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Ricardo Montalban
Pablo Rodriguez
George Murphy
Jack Bearnes
Howard Da Silva
Owen Parkson
James Mitchell
Juan Garcia
Arnold Moss
Zopilote
Alfonso Bedoya
Cuchillo
Teresa Celli
Maria
Charles McGraw
Jeff Amboy
José Torvay
Pocoloco
John Ridgely
Mr. Neley
Arthur Hunnicutt
Clayton Nordell
Sig Ruman
Hugo Wolfgang Ulrich
Otto Waldis
Fritz
Nedrick Young
Happy (uncredited)
Robert Cabal
Bracero (uncredited)
Joe Dominguez
Bracero (uncredited)
Fred Graham
Leathercoat with Motorcycle (uncredited)
Jack Lambert
Chuck (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 28, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Mann
- Screenplay & Story
- John C. Higgins
- Original Score
- André Previn
- Original Title
- Border Incident
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Mann
John C. Higgins, George Zuckerman
André Previn
John Alton
Conrad A. Nervig
Nicholas Nayfack
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Mann
Director
John C. Higgins
Screenplay
André Previn
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Nayfack
Producer
John Alton
Director of Photography
Conrad A. Nervig
Editor
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 Border Incident
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Border Incident about?
The story concerns two agents, one Mexican (PJF) and one American, who are tasked to stop the smuggling of Mexican migrant workers across the border to California. The two agents go undercover, one as a poor migrant.
Who directed Border Incident?
Border Incident was directed by Anthony Mann.
Who stars in Border Incident?
The principal cast of Border Incident includes Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy, Howard Da Silva, James Mitchell, Arnold Moss.
When was Border Incident released and how long is it?
Border Incident was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Border Incident?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Border Incident was composed by André Previn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Border Incident?
Border Incident holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).