Wetbacks
"BORDER TRAFFIC IN HUMAN LIVES!"
Originally released in 1956. Wetbacks is a drama/crime film. directed by Hank McCune. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lloyd Bridges, Nancy Gates, and Barton MacLane
Synopsis
Former Coastguardsmen Jim Benson is about to lose his boat when a couple approaches him for a fishing charter. Jim departs just ahead of the Sherrif with drunken Shanks, and his companion Sally (Gates). Shanks takes off into a small Mexican village after a fight with Jim, stranding both Sally and him with no money. Two local men hear of Jim's plight, and offer him money to smuggle a batch of illegal aliens, called Wetbacks, into the U.S. He agrees but is blackmailed into continuing to run the smuggling operation. Afraid, Jim decides to make a run for it, but someone close to him reveals themselves as a US Immigration agent and asks him to assist them in shutting down the smugglers for good.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 4, 1956
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
5.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lloyd Bridges
as Jim Benson
Nancy Gates
as Sally Parker
Barton MacLane
as Karl Shanks
John Hoyt
as Steve Bodine
Harold Peary
as Juan Ortega
Nacho Galindo
as Alfonso
Robert Keys
as Reeser
Salvador Baguez
as Mexican Policeman
Jose Gonzales-Gonzales
as Wetback
Louis Jean Heydt
as Coast Guard Comdr. Randall
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Banner Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wetbacks about?
Former Coastguardsmen Jim Benson is about to lose his boat when a couple approaches him for a fishing charter. Jim departs just ahead of the Sherrif with drunken Shanks, and his companion Sally (Ga...
Who directed Wetbacks?
Wetbacks was directed by Hank McCune.
How long is Wetbacks?
Wetbacks has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Wetbacks released?
Wetbacks was released on May 4, 1956 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wetbacks?
The main cast of Wetbacks includes Lloyd Bridges, Nancy Gates, Barton MacLane, John Hoyt, Harold Peary.