October 1980 “Borderline”
We all can have the american dream once we cross the “Borderline”, Released on October 31th 1980. Join us as we take on a death wish.
Notable Movies Released in Oct 1980:
Somewhere in Time / Private Benjamin / The Elephant Man
“Borderline”
Tagline:
Somewhere along a thousand miles of barbed wire border the American dream has become a nightmare.
Charles Bronson dares you to cross this line!
Synopsis :
On the U.S.-Mexican border, border cop Jeb Maynard is hunting for a human smuggler responsible for Jeb’s partner’s murder.
Director:
Jerrold Freedman
Writer:
Jerrold Freedman, Steve Kline
Starring:
Charles Bronson, Bruno Kirby, Wilfred Brimley
Response:
The New York Times said the film “has an air of cheapness and improvisation. The characterization and dialogue are rudimentary, as is the direction.”
Fun Facts:
Gene Hackman was supposed to be the lead.
Budget / BO:
8 mill / 3 mil
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