The Border
1980, Spanish. Directed by Christopher Leitch.
Frank Cooper, a senior immigration police, remains a daily struggle against mafias operating between Mexico and the United States. Although it has a good standing with the poorest of Mexican towns near the border. Two are Leina and Benny, a couple of young boys who have decided to marry and have chosen Frank as best man. The problems are not slow to appear when Suarez, a mobster local forces Benny to work for him in their dirty business. Now, for Frank, the job becomes personal.
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Christopher LeitchDirector
- Telly SavalasFrank Cooper
- Danny De La PazBenny Romero
- Eddie AlbertMoffat
- Michael V. GazzoChico Suarez
- Cecilia CamachoLeina Romero
- Mary McCuskerHippie Girl
- Robin ClarkeOfficer Eddie Hale
- Herman BloodChivo
- Noé MurayamaMosca
- Harry MadsenPatrolman Harold Fisk
- Guillermo VegaPaco
- Gary DavisSurfer
Details
- Released
- 6 August 1980
- Original title
- Border Cop
- Country
- Mexico, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Michael Allin
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How long is The Border?
The Border runs 78 minutes (1h 18m).
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What movies are like The Border?
If you liked The Border, try Facing El Chapo, Trap House, Until Death.
Who directed The Border?
The Border (1980) was directed by Christopher Leitch and stars Telly Savalas, Danny De La Paz, Eddie Albert.