The Border

The Border

When Charlie Smith went down to the border, he found more than a boundary between Texas and Mexico. He found a line within himself.

Directed by Tony Richardson

Produced by Universal Pictures, Efer Productions

1982108 min6.0 / 10

A morally compromised border agent confronts his corruption and complicity when confronted with the human cost of the criminal underworld he enables.

A corrupted border agent decides to clean up his act when an impoverished woman's baby is put up for sale on the black market.

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Like The Border

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Border

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Border, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Border, But Lighter

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Like The Border, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.