Borderline(1980)
“Somewhere along a thousand miles of barbed wire border, the American dream has become a nightmare.”
Overview
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.
Director
Jerrold Freedman
Studio
ITC Entertainment
Budget
$6M
Revenue
$2M
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
as Mirandez
Panchito Gómez
as Benito Morales
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1980
Runtime
1h 44m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$6M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
ITC Entertainment • Marble Arch Productions • Associated Film Distribution
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Borderline?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Borderline (1980).
What is Borderline about?▼
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.
Who directed Borderline?▼
Borderline was directed by Jerrold Freedman and released in 1980. It is a action, crime, drama film.
How long is Borderline?▼
Borderline has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
Who stars in Borderline?▼
The cast of Borderline includes 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 and more.
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