Borderline (1950) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1950 · Film · ★ 5.5

Borderline poster

Released in 1950, Borderline is a thriller, drame and policier film directed by William A. Seiter, running about 88 minutes. “Two Undercover Agents Unwittingly Stalk the Same Target.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sous la couverture d'une danseuse de cabaret, l'agent Madeleine Haley infiltre le gang de Pete Ritchie, trafiquant de drogue. Quand un homme de main de celui-ci essaie d'abuser d'elle, Madeleine est sauvée par Johnny, un concurrent de Ritchie qui veut faire main basse sur la drogue, et qui tombe amoureux. Les deux veulent passer la frontière, ignorant réciproquement leur véritable identité.

Who’s in it. Borderline stars Fred MacMurray as Johnny McEvoy, aka Johnny Macklin, Claire Trevor as Madeleine Haley, Raymond Burr as Pete Ritchie and José Torvay as Miguel, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Borderline has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Borderline page.

If you liked it. Fans of Borderline tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Borderline (1950)?
In États-Unis, Borderline is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Borderline worth watching?
Borderline holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drame and policier. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Borderline?
Borderline stars Fred MacMurray, Claire Trevor, Raymond Burr, José Torvay and Morris Ankrum.
When was Borderline released?
Borderline was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.