The Border

Where to Watch The Border (1982) (Legally)

When Charlie Smith went down to the border, he found more than a boundary between Texas and Mexico. He found a line within himself.
Jan 29, 1982 US 108 min 18
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142 votes
Crime Drama
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1982).

It sits in the Crime, Drama space and is paced for about 108 minutes.

Top billed names include Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Valerie Perrine, Warren Oates.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

mexico, corruption, drug smuggling, police, kidnapping, drug trafficking, emigration, texas, child murder, border, border crossing, murder

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main cast

Jack Nicholson
Jack Nicholson
as Charlie Smith
Harvey Keitel
Harvey Keitel
as Cat
Valerie Perrine
Valerie Perrine
as Marcy
Warren Oates
Warren Oates
as Red
Elpidia Carrillo
Elpidia Carrillo
as Maria
Shannon Wilcox
Shannon Wilcox
as Savannah
Manuel Viescas
Manuel Viescas
as Juan
Jeff Morris
Jeff Morris
as J.J.
Mike Gomez
Mike Gomez
as Manuel
Dirk Blocker
Dirk Blocker
as Beef