When a car bomb explodes on the American side of the U.S./Mexico border, Mexican drug enforcement agent Miguel Vargas begins his investigation, along with American police captain Hank Quinlan. When Vargas begins to suspect that Quinlan and his shady partner, Menzies, are planting evidence to frame an innocent man, his investigations into their possible corruption quickly put himself and his new bride, Susie, in jeopardy.
Charlton Heston
as Ramon Miguel Vargas
Janet Leigh
as Susan 'Susie' Vargas
Orson Welles
as Police Captain Hank Quinlan
Joseph Calleia
as Police Sergeant Pete Menzies
Akim Tamiroff
as 'Uncle' Joe Grandi
Joanna Moore
as Marcia Linnekar
Ray Collins
as District Attorney Adair
Dennis Weaver
as Mirador Motel Night Manager
Valentin de Vargas
as Pancho
Mort Mills
as Al Schwartz - District Attorney's Assistant
Victor Millan
as Manelo Sanchez
Lalo Rios
as Risto - Grandi's Nephew