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A corrupt border Agent decides to clean up his act when an impoverished woman's baby is put up for sale on the black market.A corrupt border Agent decides to clean up his act when an impoverished woman's baby is put up for sale on the black market.A corrupt 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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- TriviaThe original finish, which was filmed and edited into previews, had Charlie Smith (Jack Nicholson) bomb the Border Patrol Headquarters and get sent to prison. But the ending proved to be too downbeat for audiences.
- GoofsWhen Charlie arrests the two factory workers, he incorrectly identifies himself as being from "the Bureau of Naturalization and Immigration" instead of the correct name of the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS).
- Quotes
Charlie Smith: I can't afford a fucking dream house!
- ConnectionsFeatured in Sneak Previews: Personal Best/The Border/Venom/Zoot Suit (1982)
- SoundtracksAcross the Borderline
Written by Jim Dickinson, John Hiatt, Ry Cooder
Performed by Freddy Fender (as Freddie Fender)
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Good, Interesting Movie
Good, low-key, absorbing drama. One thing about Jack Nicholson, he seems to instinctively know when to effectively play a subdued character. His reading and performance of this character were perfect in this movie.
He plays an increasingly unhappy, and troubled Border patrolman seemingly powerless to do anything about the brutality and corruption he sees around him. Saddled with a shrill, materialistic wife, Nicholson portrays the desperation of a man trying to make a difference, and do the right thing.
Not an award-winner, but an effective, interesting character study.
He plays an increasingly unhappy, and troubled Border patrolman seemingly powerless to do anything about the brutality and corruption he sees around him. Saddled with a shrill, materialistic wife, Nicholson portrays the desperation of a man trying to make a difference, and do the right thing.
Not an award-winner, but an effective, interesting character study.
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- Budget
- $22,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $6,118,683
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $516,014
- Jan 31, 1982
- Gross worldwide
- $6,118,683
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