The Tijuana Story
1957 · 1h 12m · Crime · United States of America
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.
Directed by
László KardosWritten by
Lou Morheim5.8Smart score
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