The Frontier
La Frontera
Synopsis
A Chilean teacher, Ramiro, is sentenced to internal exile in a southern town where tidal waves often appear. He falls for a woman, Maite, whose father asks him to take her away. Although he gets his freedom he doesn't leave and when the water rises, Maite and her father die, and Ramiro flees to the hills.
Top Cast
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Patricio Contreras
Ramiro Orellana
Gloria Laso
Maite
Alonso Venegas
Delegate
Sergio Schmied
Secretary
Aldo Bernales
Diver
Héctor Noguera
Father Patricio
Patricio Bunster
Don Ignacio
Aníbal Reyna
Detective Robusto
Sergio Hernández
Detective Delgado
Elsa Poblete
Laura
Sergio Madrid
Gutierrez
Joaquin Velasco
Hernan
Gricelda Nuñez
Mrs. Hilda
Eugenio Morales
Diver's Assistant
Jorge Araneda
Reporter
Tennyson Ferrada
Don Ignacio (voice)
Ismael Millas
Dancer
Alfredo Silva
Cameraman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ricardo Larraín
- Screenplay & Story
- Jorge Goldenberg, Ricardo Larraín
- Original Score
- Jaime de Aguirre
- Original Title
- La Frontera
- Country of Origin
- Chile, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Televisión Nacional de Chile, Cine XXI, Ion Films, Filmocentro, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ricardo Larraín
Jorge Goldenberg, Ricardo Larraín
Jaime de Aguirre
Héctor Ríos
Claudio Martinez
Eduardo Larrain, Ricardo Larraín
Department Leadership Roster
Ricardo Larraín
Director
Héctor Ríos
Director of Photography
Alejandro González
Production Design
Claudio Martinez
Editor
Montserrat Catalá
Costume Design
Jorge Goldenberg
Screenplay
Ricardo Larraín
Screenplay
Jaime de Aguirre
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Frontier
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What is The Frontier about?
A Chilean teacher, Ramiro, is sentenced to internal exile in a southern town where tidal waves often appear. He falls for a woman, Maite, whose father asks him to take her away. Although he gets his freedom he doesn't leave and when the water rises, Maite and her father die, and Ramiro flees to the hills.
Who directed The Frontier?
The Frontier was directed by Ricardo Larraín.
Who stars in The Frontier?
The principal cast of The Frontier includes Patricio Contreras, Gloria Laso, Alonso Venegas, Sergio Schmied, Aldo Bernales.
When was The Frontier released and how long is it?
The Frontier was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for The Frontier?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Frontier was composed by Jaime de Aguirre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Frontier?
The Frontier holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).