On the Line
“A cop on the edge takes on a brutal teenage gang!”
Synopsis
A female police detective tries to track down a gang of teenage bank robbers while dealing with sexual harassment on the job, and her troubled home life.
Top Cast
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Linda Hamilton
Jean Martin
Jeff Fahey
Det. Dan Collins
Jay Acovone
Capt. Unander
Coolio
Lt. Gil Suggs
Paul Herman
Det. Ed Carlin
Dean Norris
Manny Denikolas
Dan Ferro
Willis Featherhill
Tim DeZarn
Trevor Freed
Robin Pearson Rose
Wild-Eyed Woman
Tracey Cherelle Jones
Cherie
Evan Jones
D.A. Lotchen
Marshall R. Teague
Jay
Samaria Graham
Lorette Timmons (Pula)
Tim Redwine
Jack Martin
Lawrence B. Adisa
Carl
Brian Markinson
Joe
Kristoffer Ryan Winters
William Shepherd
Hope Allen
Young Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elodie Keene
- Screenplay & Story
- Vickie Patik, Walter Halsey Davis
- Original Score
- Stanley Clarke
- Original Title
- On the Line
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- All American Television, ABC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elodie Keene
Vickie Patik, Walter Halsey Davis
Stanley Clarke
Anthony Jannelli
Suzanne Pettit
Walter Halsey Davis, Vickie Patik, Guy J. Louthan, David Gerber
Department Leadership Roster
Vickie Patik
Writer
Elodie Keene
Director
Walter Halsey Davis
Writer
Stuart Blatt
Production Design
Suzanne Pettit
Editor
Anthony Jannelli
Director of Photography
Guy J. Louthan
Producer
Cathryn Wagner
Costume Design
Stanley Clarke
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for On the Line.
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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 female police detective tries to track down a gang of teenage bank robbers while dealing with sexual harassment on the job, and her troubled home life.
Who directed On the Line?
On the Line was directed by Elodie Keene.
Who stars in On the Line?
The principal cast of On the Line includes Linda Hamilton, Jeff Fahey, Jay Acovone, Coolio, Paul Herman.
When was On the Line released and how long is it?
On the Line was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for On the Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for On the Line was composed by Stanley Clarke.