Borderline(1980)
Somewhere along a thousand miles of barbed wire border, the American dream has become a nightmare.
Borderline Synopsis
Jeb Maynard is a patrolman guarding the U.S.-Mexican border, whose partner and buddy Scooter has just been murdered. Maynard knows that a smuggler of illegal aliens is responsible for Scooter's death, but the feds insist that drug dealers committed the crime.
Borderline (1980) is a action, crime and drama film directed by Jerrold Freedman, released on December 19, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Charles Bronson, Bruno Kirby, Bert Remsen and Michael Lerner. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 56 ratings.
- Director:
- Jerrold Freedman
- Writers:
- Jerrold Freedman, Steve Kline
- Producers:
- James Nelson, Octavio Elías
- Cinematographer:
- Tak Fujimoto
- Composer:
- Gil Mellé
- Production:
- ITC Entertainment, Marble Arch Productions, Associated Film Distribution
- Budget:
- $5,800,000
- Revenue:
- $2,300,000
- Status:
- Released
Borderline (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Borderline before you stream it.
Borderline Cast & Crew
Main cast
Charles Bronson
as Jeb Maynard
Bruno Kirby
as Jimmy Fante
Bert Remsen
as Carl J. Richards
Michael Lerner
as Henry Lydell
Kenneth McMillan
as Malcolm Wallace
Ed Harris
as Hotchkiss
Karmin Murcelo
as Elena Morales
Enrique Castillo
as Arturo
Wilford Brimley
as Scooter Jackson
Norman Alden
as Willie Lambert
- James Victor
James Victor
as Mirandez
Panchito Gómez
as Benito Morales
Key crew
Directed by Jerrold Freedman, written by Jerrold Freedman and Steve Kline, produced by James Nelson and Octavio Elías.
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Borderline Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 56 ratings.
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Borderline – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Borderline online?
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Borderline (1980) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Borderline?
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The main cast of Borderline (1980) includes Charles Bronson, Bruno Kirby, Bert Remsen, Michael Lerner and Kenneth McMillan. The film was directed by Jerrold Freedman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Borderline released?
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Borderline was released on December 19, 1980 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Borderline worth watching?
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Borderline (1980) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 56 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Borderline?
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Yes. The official Borderline trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.