Border Incident(1949)
The Shame of Two Nations!
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.
Movie: Border Incident
Top 10 Billed Cast
Pablo Rodriguez
Jack Bearnes
Owen Parkson
Juan Garcia
Zopilote
Cuchillo
Maria
Jeff Amboy
Pocoloco
Mr. Neley
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