Movie

Wetbacks

“BORDER TRAFFIC IN HUMAN LIVES!”

★ 5.8(6)19561h 29m

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Good to know

Director: Hank McCune
Release date: 1956-05-04
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Banner Productions

About Wetbacks

Wetbacks is a 1956 movie in the Drama and Crime genres, directed by Hank McCune, starring Lloyd Bridges, Nancy Gates and Barton MacLane. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Wetbacks in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Lloyd Bridges

Jim Benson

Nancy Gates

Sally Parker

Barton MacLane

Karl Shanks

John Hoyt

Steve Bodine

Harold Peary

Juan Ortega

Nacho Galindo

Alfonso

Robert Keys

Reeser

Salvador Baguez

Mexican Policeman

Jose Gonzales-Gonzales

Wetback

Louis Jean Heydt

Coast Guard Comdr. Randall

Roy Gordon

Hoppy

Scott Douglas

Immigration Officer

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Wetbacks in Mexico?+

Wetbacks is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Wetbacks on Netflix?+

Wetbacks is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Wetbacks?+

Wetbacks has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Wetbacks?+

Wetbacks stars Lloyd Bridges, Nancy Gates, Barton MacLane, John Hoyt and Harold Peary.

When did Wetbacks come out?+

Wetbacks is a 1956 movie directed by Hank McCune.

What genre is Wetbacks?+

Wetbacks is Drama and Crime film.

Who directed Wetbacks?+

Wetbacks was directed by Hank McCune.