On the Line
Synopsis
A Border Patrol agent is determined to catch his old nemesis, an American criminal who successfully smuggles illegal aliens across the border from Mexico.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1987
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Luis Borau
- Screenplay & Story
- Barbara Probst Solomon, José Luis Borau
- Original Title
- On the Line
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Spain, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Luis Borau
Barbara Probst Solomon, José Luis Borau
Teo Escamilla
Curtiss Clayton
José Luis Borau, Steven Kovacs
Department Leadership Roster
José Luis Borau
Director
José Luis Borau
Producer
Steven Kovacs
Producer
Teo Escamilla
Director of Photography
Curtiss Clayton
Editor
Sawnie Baldridge
Costume Design
Barbara Probst Solomon
Writer
José Luis Borau
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About On the Line
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is On the Line about?
A Border Patrol agent is determined to catch his old nemesis, an American criminal who successfully smuggles illegal aliens across the border from Mexico.
Who directed On the Line?
On the Line was directed by José Luis Borau.
Who stars in On the Line?
The principal cast of On the Line includes David Carradine, Scott Wilson, Victoria Abril, Jeff Delger, Sam Jaffe.
When was On the Line released and how long is it?
On the Line was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for On the Line?
On the Line holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).