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The Tijuana Story (1957)

NR · 1957-10-01 · 1h 12m · EN
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Here's why they call Tijuana America's bargain basement of sin!

Courageous newspaper editor Manuel Acosta Mesa tries to take on the mob in Tijuana through his newspaper, reporting on the violence, prostitution and drug sales in the border town.

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László KardosDirector

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Rodolfo AcostaRodolfo AcostaManuel Acosta MesaJames DarrenJames DarrenMitchRobert McQueeneyRobert McQueeneyEddie MarchJean WillesJean WillesLiz MarchJoy StonerJoy StonerLindaPaul NewlanPaul NewlanPeron DiazGeorge E. StoneGeorge E. StonePinoMichael FoxMichael FoxReuben GalindoRobert BlakeRobert BlakeEnrique Acosta MesaEddie BakerEddie BakerEumenio BlancoEumenio BlancoPhil BloomPhil Bloom

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TijuanaSemi-documentary

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Genre affinityCrimeTheme affinityTijuana · Semi DocumentaryPacingShortDirector preference477301Actor preference240237 · 254322 · 261502Country preferenceUs

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What is The Tijuana Story about?

Courageous newspaper editor Manuel Acosta Mesa tries to take on the mob in Tijuana through his newspaper, reporting on the violence, prostitution and drug sales in the border town.

How long is The Tijuana Story?

The Tijuana Story has a runtime of 72 minutes.