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The Border

The Border

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Border
  • Genres: Crime, Drama
  • Release Date: 1982-01-29
  • Runtime: 108 minutes
  • Rating: 6.101/10 (134 votes)
  • Budget: $22,000,000
  • Revenue: $6,118,683
  • Production Companies: Universal Pictures, Efer Productions, RKO Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.7538
  • Languages: English, Spanish

Cast & Crew

Jack Nicholson

Jack Nicholson

as Charlie Smith

Harvey Keitel

Harvey Keitel

as Cat

Valerie Perrine

Valerie Perrine

as Marcy

Warren Oates

Warren Oates

as Red

Elpidia Carrillo

Elpidia Carrillo

as Maria

Shannon Wilcox

Shannon Wilcox

as Savannah

Manuel Viescas

Manuel Viescas

as Juan

Jeff Morris

Jeff Morris

as J.J.

Mike Gomez

Mike Gomez

as Manuel

Dirk Blocker

Dirk Blocker

as Beef

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Border 1982 Trailer | Jack Nicholson

The Border (1981) (TV Spot)

External Links

Keywords

mexicocorruptiondrug smugglingpolicekidnappingdrug traffickingemigrationtexaschild murderborderborder crossingmurderundocumented immigrantdrugssunglassesdesert

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Border?

The Border is a Crime, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1982-01-29.

Who are the main actors in The Border?

The main cast includes Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Valerie Perrine, Warren Oates, Elpidia Carrillo, .

Where can I watch The Border online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Border is available.

Is The Border based on a true story?

When Charlie Smith went down to the border, he found more than a boundary between Texas and Mexico. He found a line within himself.

What is the IMDb rating of The Border?

The Border has an IMDb rating of 6.101/10 based on 134 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Border?

The movie had a production budget of $22,000,000 and earned $6,118,683 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Border?

The soundtrack was composed by Universal Pictures, Efer Productions, RKO Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Border filmed?

The Border was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Border?

The total runtime of The Border is 108 minutes.

Is The Border suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Border?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Border.

Does The Border have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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