
When the Line Goes Through
“A powerfully compelling drama, in the tradition of Tennessee Williams...”
Synopsis
Bluff Jackson is a smooth talking drifter with a questionable past. His travels take him to an isolated backwoods station where two sisters, totally ignorant of the modern world, are caring for their elderly civil war veteran grandfather.
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Production Budget
$100K
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Worldwide Gross
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clyde Ware
- Screenplay & Story
- Clyde Ware
- Original Title
- When the Line Goes Through
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Production Studios
- Delaware Pictures, Jud-Lee Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clyde Ware
Clyde Ware
Department Leadership Roster
Clyde Ware
Director
Clyde Ware
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Line Goes Through
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When the Line Goes Through about?
Bluff Jackson is a smooth talking drifter with a questionable past. His travels take him to an isolated backwoods station where two sisters, totally ignorant of the modern world, are caring for their elderly civil war veteran grandfather.
Who directed When the Line Goes Through?
When the Line Goes Through was directed by Clyde Ware.
Who stars in When the Line Goes Through?
The principal cast of When the Line Goes Through includes Martin Sheen, Beverly Washburn, Davey Davison, Jim Boles.
When was When the Line Goes Through released and how long is it?
When the Line Goes Through was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for When the Line Goes Through?
When the Line Goes Through holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).
