Borderline 1980
“Somewhere along a thousand miles of barbed wire border, the American dream has become a nightmare.”
What is Borderline?
Borderline is a 1980 American action crime drama film directed and co-written by Jerrold Freedman. Set in the San Diego-Tijuana area of the U.S.-Mexican border, the story follows patrolman Jeb Maynard as he seeks the truth after his partner Scooter is murdered, clashing with federal authorities who attribute the crime to drug dealers rather than a human smuggler.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 104 minutes
- Release date
- Dec 19, 1980
- Studios
- ITC Entertainment, Marble Arch Productions, Associated Film Distribution
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Drama
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Overview
Borderline is a 1980 American action crime drama film directed and co-written by Jerrold Freedman. Set in the San Diego-Tijuana area of the U.S.-Mexican border, the story follows patrolman Jeb Maynard as he seeks the truth after his partner Scooter is murdered, clashing with federal authorities who attribute the crime to drug dealers rather than a human smuggler.
The film stars Charles Bronson, Ed Harris, and Bruno Kirby. It carries a PG rating, has a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes, and was released in the United States on December 19, 1980.
Should you watch it?
“A patrolman pursues justice for his murdered partner along the U.S.-Mexican border.”
- Stars Charles Bronson, Ed Harris, and Bruno Kirby.
- Directed and co-written by Jerrold Freedman.
- Features a tense conflict between a patrolman and federal authorities over a murder investigation.
- The provided sources do not detail specific flaws or reasons to skip the film.
Watch it if you enjoy 1980s action crime dramas set along the U.S.-Mexican border.
The film is an action crime drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes carrying a PG rating.
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Is Borderline (1980) worth watching?
It features a notable cast including Charles Bronson, Ed Harris, and Bruno Kirby in an action crime drama.
What is the runtime of Borderline (1980)?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 44 minutes.
Who directed Borderline (1980)?
The film was directed and co-written by Jerrold Freedman.
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