Border River (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1954, Border River is a western film directed by George Sherman, running about 81 minutes. “They Had a Date With Destiny in the Powder-Keg of the West...ZONA LIBRE” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Confederate officer travels to a wild Mexican border town to buy guns, aiming to keep up the fight against the Yankees - but who can he trust in this lawless place?
Who’s in it. Border River stars Joel McCrea as Clete Mattson, Yvonne De Carlo as Carmelita Carias, Pedro Armendáriz as General Calleja (as Pedro Armendariz) and Alfonso Bedoya as Captain Vargas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Border River has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Border River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Border River tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Border River (1954)?
- In US, Border River is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Border River worth watching?
- Border River holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Border River?
- Border River stars Joel McCrea, Yvonne De Carlo, Pedro Armendáriz, Alfonso Bedoya and Howard Petrie.
- When was Border River released?
- Border River was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.