Wetbacks(1956)
BORDER TRAFFIC IN HUMAN LIVES!
Wetbacks 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.
Wetbacks (1956) is a drama and crime film directed by Hank McCune, released on May 4, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Lloyd Bridges, Nancy Gates, Barton MacLane and John Hoyt. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Hank McCune
- Writers:
- Edward D. Wood Jr.
- Production:
- Banner Productions
- Status:
- Released
Wetbacks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lloyd Bridges
as Jim Benson
Nancy Gates
as Sally Parker
Barton MacLane
as Karl Shanks
John Hoyt
as Steve Bodine
Harold Peary
as Juan Ortega
Nacho Galindo
as Alfonso
Robert Keys
as Reeser
Salvador Baguez
as Mexican Policeman
Jose Gonzales-Gonzales
as Wetback
Louis Jean Heydt
as Coast Guard Comdr. Randall
Roy Gordon
as Hoppy
- Scott Douglas
Scott Douglas
as Immigration Officer
Key crew
Directed by Hank McCune, written by Edward D. Wood Jr..
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Wetbacks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 7 ratings.
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Wetbacks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wetbacks online?
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Wetbacks (1956) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Wetbacks?
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The main cast of Wetbacks (1956) includes Lloyd Bridges, Nancy Gates, Barton MacLane, John Hoyt and Harold Peary. The film was directed by Hank McCune. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wetbacks released?
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Wetbacks was released on May 4, 1956 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Wetbacks worth watching?
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Wetbacks (1956) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.