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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.”
6.0 / 10• 1982• 1h 48m•R• English
CrimeDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Jack Nicholson
Charlie Smith
Lead
Harvey Keitel
Cat
Valerie Perrine
Marcy
Warren Oates
Red
Elpidia Carrillo
Maria
Shannon Wilcox
Savannah
MV
Manuel Viescas
Juan
Jeff Morris
J.J.
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Tony Richardson's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Border is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
