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5.0 / 10(3 votes)IMDbNR19721h 25mUnited States of America

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.

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

$100K

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

Pending

Total global ticket sales

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

Director

Clyde Ware

Screenplay & Story

Clyde Ware

Department Leadership Roster

Clyde Ware

Clyde Ware

Director

Clyde Ware

Clyde Ware

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: NR

NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)NR

Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for When the Line Goes Through.

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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.).