Fun look at the underbelly of Tijuana in the 1950's
This is a typical Sam Katzman semi-documentary/expose of crime in a "major" city. A crusading Mexican newspaperman attempts to stand up to gangsters who are exporting drugs to America in the mid-1950's. Decent drama, with some offbeat casting; Rodolfo Acosta normally plays heavies, but he's the heroic reporter here. James "Moondoggie" Darren, normally a good guy, plays a teenage punk who wants to get into the drug trade.
The on-location filming in Tijuana is a real plus. At one point, two of the principals go to a downtown Jai Alai club and watch a match. The film is definitely low-budget, but has plenty of atmosphere.
The MOD (burned on demand) DVD-R is up to Sony's usual high standard, properly letterboxed and newly remastered. This has previously been a difficult film to track down, so I was very happy to acquire this copy.
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