Crossing the Line
In 1962, a U.S. soldier sent to guard the peace in South Korea deserted his unit, walked across the most heavily fortified area on earth and defected to the Cold War enemy, the communist state of North Korea. He became a star of the North Korean propaganda machine, but then disappeared from the face of the earth. Now, after 45 years, the story of James Dresnok, the last American defector in North Korea, is being told for the first time. Crossing the Line follows Dresnok as he recalls his childhood, desertion, and life in the DPRK.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Crossing the Line
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2006-10-16
- Runtime: 94 minutes
- Rating: 7.2/10 (20 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Dongoong Arts Center, VeryMuchSo Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.9423
- Languages: English, Korean
Cast & Crew
James Dresnok
as Himself
Charles Robert Jenkins
as Himself
Christian Slater
as Narrator
Bruce Cumings
as Self
Kim Il-sung
as Self (archive footage)
Trailers & Clips
Crossing the Line - Deserting to North Korea (Trailer)
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossing the Line?▼
Crossing the Line is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2006-10-16.
Who are the main actors in Crossing the Line?▼
The main cast includes James Dresnok, Charles Robert Jenkins, Christian Slater, Bruce Cumings, Kim Il-sung, .
Where can I watch Crossing the Line online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Crossing the Line is available.
Is Crossing the Line based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Crossing the Line?▼
Crossing the Line has an IMDb rating of 7.2/10 based on 20 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Crossing the Line?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Crossing the Line?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Dongoong Arts Center, VeryMuchSo Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Crossing the Line filmed?▼
Crossing the Line was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Crossing the Line?▼
The total runtime of Crossing the Line is 94 minutes.
Is Crossing the Line suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Crossing the Line?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Crossing the Line.
Does Crossing the Line have a post-credit scene?▼
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