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7.5 / 10(2 votes)IMDbNR19371h 22mUnited States of America

Borderland

“WILLIAM BOYD, the daring "Hopalong Cassidy" plays a lone game against the law!”

Synopsis

Hoppy goes undercover as an outlaw (which permits him, for once, to drink and be mean to children) to track down a bunch of outlaws operating along the border. Loco, the head bad guy, deflects suspicion from himself by pretending to be a moron.

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Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

February 26, 1937

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Nate Watt
Screenplay & Story
Harrison Jacobs
Original Score
Lee Zahler
Original Title
Borderland
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 22m
Production Studios
Harry Sherman Productions, Paramount Pictures

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Nate Watt

Screenplay & Story

Harrison Jacobs, Clarence E. Mulford

Original Score & Music

Lee Zahler

Director of Photography

Archie Stout

Film Editing

Robert B. Warwick Jr.

Producers

Harry Sherman

Department Leadership Roster

Nate Watt

Nate Watt

Director

Lee Zahler

Original Music Composer

Robert B. Warwick Jr.

Editor

Archie Stout

Director of Photography

Harry Sherman

Producer

Harrison Jacobs

Screenplay

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 Borderland.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Borderland

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Borderland about?

Hoppy goes undercover as an outlaw (which permits him, for once, to drink and be mean to children) to track down a bunch of outlaws operating along the border. Loco, the head bad guy, deflects suspicion from himself by pretending to be a moron.

Who directed Borderland?

Borderland was directed by Nate Watt.

Who stars in Borderland?

The principal cast of Borderland includes William Boyd, James Ellison, George 'Gabby' Hayes, Morris Ankrum, John Beach.

When was Borderland released and how long is it?

Borderland was released in 1937 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.

Who composed the musical score for Borderland?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Borderland was composed by Lee Zahler.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Borderland?

Borderland holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).