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.”
What is The Border?
The Border is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Crime, Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1982
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 108 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 29, 1982
- Studios
- Universal Pictures, Efer Productions, RKO Pictures
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
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Overview
The Border is a film first released in 1982. Catalogued under Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Universal Pictures, Efer Productions, RKO Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A crooked border cop seeks redemption amid a baby‑selling black market.”
- Atmospheric Texas‑Mexico border backdrop
- A redemption story for a morally ambiguous protagonist
- Solid crime‑drama tone
- Predictable plot with few surprises
- May feel like a standard melodrama
Watch it if you enjoy gritty crime dramas about redemption on the U.S.–Mexico border.
The film contains mature crime themes and a bleak tone, suited for adult audiences.
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When was "The Border" released?
It was released in the United States on January 29, 1982.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 48 minutes.
What genre does the film belong to?
It is classified as a crime and drama film.
Who is the central character?
The story follows border agent Charlie Smith, a corrupt officer seeking redemption.
How was the film received critically?
Critics note that the film is an adequate melodrama but offers few surprises.
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