Border Incident (1949): cast, story & where to watch
1949 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1949, Border Incident is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Anthony Mann, running about 94 minutes. “The Shame of Two Nations!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Border Incident stars Ricardo Montalban as Pablo Rodriguez, George Murphy as Jack Bearnes, Howard Da Silva as Owen Parkson and James Mitchell as Juan Garcia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Border Incident has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Border Incident page.
If you liked it. Fans of Border Incident tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Border Incident (1949)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Border Incident change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Border Incident worth watching?
- Border Incident holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Border Incident?
- Border Incident stars Ricardo Montalban, George Murphy, Howard Da Silva, James Mitchell and Arnold Moss.
- When was Border Incident released?
- Border Incident was released in 1949, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.