The Line
La Linea
“Stay on your side.”
Synopsis
The story centers around veteran assassin Mark Shields as he tracks down, Pelon, the elusive head of the Salazar Crime Cartel. Through twists of fate, Shields ends up with a local woman, Olivia who is also fighting her own demons for the sake of her daughter. Set in the rich and atmospheric backdrop of Tijuana, Mexico, La Linea (The Line) is full of action and drama.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
La Linea Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-10-11
Top Cast
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Ray Liotta
Mark Shields
Andy Garcia
Javier Salazar
Esai Morales
Pelon
Armand Assante
Padre Antonio
Valerie Cruz
Olivia
Kevin Gage
Wire
Bruce Davison
Anthony
Joe Morton
Hodges
Danny Trejo
Mario
Gary Daniels
Martin
Michael DeLorenzo
Pablo
David Ackert
Mohommad
Jason Connery
Randall
Victoria Elizabeth
Ana
Jordi Vilasuso
Diablo
Kahlil Joseph
Omar
Release History & Theatrical Window
Little Rock Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 9, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 4, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$7.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Cotten
- Screenplay & Story
- R. Ellis Frazier
- Original Score
- David Torn
- Original Title
- La Linea
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $7.5M
- Production Studios
- Project One Films, Baja Films Internacional
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Cotten
R. Ellis Frazier
David Torn
Miguel Bunster
Geoffrey Ross, Marlon Parry, R. Ellis Frazier, Ray Liotta
Department Leadership Roster
James Cotten
Director
R. Ellis Frazier
Writer
Matthew R. Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Miguel Bunster
Director of Photography
David Torn
Original Music Composer
Geoffrey Ross
Producer
Marlon Parry
Producer
R. Ellis Frazier
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Line.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Line
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Line about?
The story centers around veteran assassin Mark Shields as he tracks down, Pelon, the elusive head of the Salazar Crime Cartel. Through twists of fate, Shields ends up with a local woman, Olivia who is also fighting her own demons for the sake of her daughter. Set in the rich and atmospheric backdrop of Tijuana, Mexico, La Linea (The Line) is full of action and drama.
Who directed The Line?
The Line was directed by James Cotten.
Who stars in The Line?
The principal cast of The Line includes Ray Liotta, Andy Garcia, Esai Morales, Armand Assante, Valerie Cruz.
When was The Line released and how long is it?
The Line was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Line was composed by David Torn.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Line?
The Line holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).