Crossing the Line(2006)
Crossing the Line Synopsis
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.
Crossing the Line (2006) is a documentary film directed by Daniel Gordon, released on October 16, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars James Dresnok, Charles Robert Jenkins, Christian Slater and Bruce Cumings. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Gordon
- Cinematographer:
- Nick Bennett
- Production:
- Dongoong Arts Center, VeryMuchSo Productions
- Status:
- Released
Crossing the Line (2006) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Crossing the Line before you stream it.
Crossing the Line Cast & Crew
Main cast
- James Dresnok
James Dresnok
as Himself
- Charles Robert Jenkins
Charles Robert Jenkins
as Himself
Christian Slater
as Narrator
- Bruce Cumings
Bruce Cumings
as Self
Kim Il-sung
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Gordon.
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Crossing the Line Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 22 ratings.
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Crossing the Line – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Crossing the Line online?
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Crossing the Line (2006) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Crossing the Line?
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The main cast of Crossing the Line (2006) includes James Dresnok, Charles Robert Jenkins, Christian Slater, Bruce Cumings and Kim Il-sung. The film was directed by Daniel Gordon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Crossing the Line released?
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Crossing the Line was released on October 16, 2006 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Crossing the Line worth watching?
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Crossing the Line (2006) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Crossing the Line?
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