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The Border (1982)

R · 1982-01-29 · 1h 48m · EN
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When Charlie Smith went down to the border, he found more than a boundary between Texas and Mexico. He found a line within himself.

A corrupted border agent decides to clean up his act when an impoverished woman's baby is put up for sale on the black market.

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Walon GreenWriterDeric WashburnWriterTony RichardsonDirectorDavid FreemanWriter
Budget
$22M
Box office
$6.1M

Media

▶ The Border (1981) (TV Spot)

Top billed cast

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Jack NicholsonJack NicholsonCharlie SmithHarvey KeitelHarvey KeitelCatValerie PerrineValerie PerrineMarcyWarren OatesWarren OatesRedElpidia CarrilloElpidia CarrilloMariaShannon WilcoxShannon WilcoxSavannahManuel ViescasManuel ViescasJuanJeff MorrisJeff MorrisJ.J.Mike GomezMike GomezManuelDirk BlockerDirk BlockerBeefLonny ChapmanLonny ChapmanAndyStacey PickrenStacey PickrenHooker

Keywords

KidnappingMurderDrugsPoliceDrug traffickingMexicoDrug trafficCorruptionDesertBorderDrug smugglingChild murderTexasDrug smuggleSunglassesEmigrationUndocumented immigrantBorder crossing

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · CrimeTheme affinityKidnapping · Murder · DrugsDialogue densityDramaDirector preference270881Actor preference112461 · 38617 · 132819Country preferenceUs

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Frequently asked questions about The Border

What is The Border about?

A corrupted border agent decides to clean up his act when an impoverished woman's baby is put up for sale on the black market.

How long is The Border?

The Border has a runtime of 108 minutes.