The Border

1982

The Border

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Movie Info

The lives of a Mexican mother attempting to enter America and an American border guard reluctantly drawn into a world of corruption intersect in this drama. When the Mexican woman's child is kidnapped, the guard dedicates himself to bringing her baby back, no matter what the cost.

Cast

Jack Nicholson
as Charlie
Harvey Keitel
as Cat
Valerie Perrine
as Marcy
Warren Oates
as Red
Elpidia Carrillo
as Maria
Shannon Wilcox
as Savannah
Manuel Viescas
as Juan
Jeff Morris
as J.J.
Mike Gomez
as Manuel
Dirk Blocker
as Beef
Lonny Chapman
as Andy
Stacey Pickren
as Hooker
Floyd Levine
as Lou
James Jeter
as Frank
Alan Fudge
as Hawker
William Russ
as Jimbo
Gary Grubbs
as Honk
Gary Sexton
as Slim
Billy Silva
as George
William McLaughlin
as Donny
Juan Ramírez
as Angel Dominguez
Lupe Ontiveros
as Madam in Whorehouse
David Beecroft
as Kevin
James W. Gavin
as Helicopter Pilot
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  • Apr 09, 2008
    Great Nicholson and Keitel film that holds up to todays standards. A great morality piece and a fantastic story with great characters. I really need to see this again.
    Christopher B Super Reviewer
  • Jul 27, 2006
    A truly under-appreciated Nicholson performance. One of the three or four Keitel efforts I can actually stand to watch without cursing and spitting on the ground. Note to aspiring actors: hook up with Keitel's team, especially if you can't act. If you hire on, for instance, with Keitel's publicist and manager, you will have it made in the shade. <p> And "introducing Elpidia Carillo," no less. What a great movie in which for her to debut!
    Lanning : Super Reviewer
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