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Border River (1954): Cast

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Border River is a 1954 western directed by George Sherman, starring Joel McCrea as Clete Mattson, Yvonne De Carlo and Alfonso Bedoya. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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Border River (1954) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
George Sherman
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Border River About?

The premise of Border River without spoilers.

In the volatile border town of Zona Libre, a Confederate officer arrives to purchase weapons to continue the fight against the Yankees. Surrounded by lawlessness and shifting loyalties, he must navigate treacherous locals and decide whom he can truly trust.

Border River Themes & Keywords

· 46 tags
  • mexico
  • held at gunpoint
  • quicksand
  • u.s. mexico border
  • buried gold
  • 1800s
  • journey
  • romantic rivalry
  • drunkenness
  • free zone
  • cattle rustlers
  • ambush
+34 more
  • secret plan
  • 1840s
  • border region
  • mexican general
  • gold thief
  • mexican flag
  • war profiteer
  • attempted robbery
  • physician
  • senorita
  • fistfight
  • gunshot wound
  • military officer
  • human shield
  • rio grande river
  • gun runner
  • lost necklace
  • horse drawn carriage
  • confederate army
  • prologue
  • private detective
  • american in foreign country
  • based on story
  • american civil war
  • gold bullion
  • smuggling
  • rogue general
  • near drowning
  • corruption
  • shootout
  • mexican western
  • drowning in quicksand
  • hidden gold
  • cantina
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Cast & crew

Border River Cast & Characters

Joel McCrea leads the cast as Clete Mattson, with Yvonne De Carlo as Carmelita Carias and Alfonso Bedoya as Captain Vargas. Directed by George Sherman; 15 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from George Sherman

More films directed by George Sherman, best-rated first: Big Jake, Daniel Boone: Frontier Trail Rider, Murieta and Find Me That Girl.

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Border River Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Les Rebelles” and “Die Teufelspassage”.

Also known as
  • Les Rebelles
  • Die Teufelspassage
  • Río fronterizo
  • La fine di un tiranno
  • Taberna dos Proscritos
  • Hombres sin bandera
  • 智勇震边城
  • 智勇震邊城

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FAQ

Border River FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Border River, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Border River?

Border River runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Border River released?

Border River was released on January 6, 1954.

Who directed Border River?

Border River was directed by George Sherman.

More films by George Sherman

Who is in the cast of Border River?

Border River stars Joel McCrea as Clete Mattson, Yvonne De Carlo as Carmelita Carias and Alfonso Bedoya as Captain Vargas, among 15 credited actors.

Does Border River have a post-credit scene?

No. Border River has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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