The Border(1982)
When Charlie Smith went down to the border, he found more than a boundary between Texas and Mexico. He found a line within himself.
The Border Synopsis
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.
The Border (1982) is a crime and drama film directed by Tony Richardson, released on January 29, 1982 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Valerie Perrine and Warren Oates. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 150 ratings.
- Director:
- Tony Richardson
- Writers:
- Deric Washburn, David Freeman, Walon Green
- Producers:
- Edgar Bronfman Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Ric Waite
- Composer:
- Ry Cooder
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Efer Productions, RKO Pictures
- Budget:
- $22,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,118,683
- Status:
- Released
The Border (1982) Trailer
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The Border Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jack Nicholson
as Charlie Smith
Harvey Keitel
as Cat
Valerie Perrine
as Marcy
Warren Oates
as Red
Elpidia Carrillo
as Maria
Shannon Wilcox
as Savannah
- Manuel Viescas
Manuel Viescas
as Juan
Jeff Morris
as J.J.
Mike Gomez
as Manuel
Dirk Blocker
as Beef
Lonny Chapman
as Andy
Stacey Pickren
as Hooker
Key crew
Directed by Tony Richardson, written by Deric Washburn, David Freeman and Walon Green, produced by Edgar Bronfman Jr..
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The Border Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 150 ratings.
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The Border – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Border online?
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The Border (1982) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Border?
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The main cast of The Border (1982) includes Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Valerie Perrine, Warren Oates and Elpidia Carrillo. The film was directed by Tony Richardson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Border released?
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The Border was released on January 29, 1982 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Border worth watching?
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The Border (1982) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 150 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Border?
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