The Border
The Border

The Border

1990Movie100 minSerbo-Croatian

The story interleaves the destinies of two families, a Serbian from Bosnia and a Hungarian, in a village on the border.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Google Users75%
Director: Tony RichardsonGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

An honorable but struggling border patrol agent stationed in Texas begins to suspect that his colleagues are involved in drug smuggling. As he delves deeper, he finds himself caught in a dangerous web of corruption that forces him to question his loyalties and his own morality. His investigation uncovers a conspiracy reaching high up, putting his life and career in jeopardy.

Critical Reception

The Border received mixed to positive reviews upon its release. Critics generally praised Jeff Daniels' performance and the film's gritty portrayal of life on the border, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the tense thriller elements and others finding it too bleak.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and realistic depiction of border patrol.
  • Jeff Daniels delivers a compelling performance as a conflicted agent.
  • Some critics found the narrative arc to be somewhat conventional.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's authentic portrayal of the U.S.-Mexico border and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters. Many found the suspense well-maintained throughout the movie.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in El Paso, Texas, which lent it a significant degree of authenticity in its portrayal of the border environment.

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