A border-town bombing draws Mexican investigator Miguel Vargas into a corruption-ridden police investigation led by crooked captain Hank Quinlan, setting off a deadly struggle over power, justice, and truth.

Cast

Charlton HestonRamon Miguel Vargas

Janet LeighSusan 'Susie' Vargas

Orson WellesPolice Captain Hank Quinlan

Joseph CalleiaPolice Sergeant Pete Menzies

Akim Tamiroff'Uncle' Joe Grandi