Borderline
“Two Undercover Agents Unwittingly Stalk the Same Target.”
Synopsis
The Los Angeles police know that Pete Ritchie has been bringing drugs into the city, but they can't pin a single piece of evidence on him. After many botched attempts to get at the crook, they resort to having cop Madeleine go undercover and seduce her way into Ritchie's circle. Before she can get anywhere, she's abducted by Johnny, a government agent posing as a thug. But Johnny and Madeleine have no idea they're on the same side of the law.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 1, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William A. Seiter
- Screenplay & Story
- Devery Freeman
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- Borderline
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Borderline Productions Corp., Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William A. Seiter
Devery Freeman
Hans J. Salter
Lucien N. Andriot
Harry Keller
Milton H. Bren
Department Leadership Roster
William A. Seiter
Director
Milton H. Bren
Producer
Harry Keller
Editor
Devery Freeman
Screenplay
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Lucien N. Andriot
Director of Photography
Alfred Ybarra
Production Design
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Borderline
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Borderline about?
The Los Angeles police know that Pete Ritchie has been bringing drugs into the city, but they can't pin a single piece of evidence on him. After many botched attempts to get at the crook, they resort to having cop Madeleine go undercover and seduce her way into Ritchie's circle. Before she can get anywhere, she's abducted by Johnny, a government agent posing as a thug. But Johnny and Madeleine have no idea they're on the same side of the law.
Who directed Borderline?
Borderline was directed by William A. Seiter.
Who stars in Borderline?
The principal cast of Borderline includes Fred MacMurray, Claire Trevor, Raymond Burr, José Torvay, Morris Ankrum.
When was Borderline released and how long is it?
Borderline was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Borderline?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Borderline was composed by Hans J. Salter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Borderline?
Borderline holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).