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.

19821h 48m6.0(151 votes)

CrimeDrama

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. It stars Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, and Valerie Perrine. The film runs for 1 hour 48 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 151 votes.

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Director

Tony Richardson

Cast

Jack Nicholson

Charlie Smith

Harvey Keitel

Cat

Valerie Perrine

Marcy

Warren Oates

Red

Elpidia Carrillo

Maria

Shannon Wilcox

Savannah

Manuel Viescas

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Border

Where can I watch The Border?

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Who stars in The Border?

The Border stars Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Valerie Perrine, and Warren Oates, and was directed by Tony Richardson.

How long is The Border?

The Border has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes.

When did The Border come out?

The Border was released in 1982.

What genre is The Border?

The Border is a crime and drama film.

Is The Border worth watching?

The Border holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.