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The Border (1980): cast, story & where to watch

1980 · Film · ★ 4.9

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Released in 1980, The Border is an action film directed by Christopher Leitch, running about 78 minutes.

What it’s about. Frank Cooper, a senior immigration police, remains a daily struggle against mafias operating between Mexico and the United States. Although it has a good standing with the poorest of Mexican towns near the border. Two are Leina and Benny, a couple of young boys who have decided to marry and have chosen Frank as best man. The problems are not slow to appear when Suarez, a mobster local forces Benny to work for him in their dirty business. Now, for Frank, the job becomes personal.

Who’s in it. The Border stars Telly Savalas as Frank Cooper, Danny De La Paz as Benny Romero, Eddie Albert as Moffat and Michael V. Gazzo as Chico Suarez, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The Border has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Border page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Border tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Border (1980)?
In US, The Border is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Border worth watching?
The Border holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Border?
The Border stars Telly Savalas, Danny De La Paz, Eddie Albert, Michael V. Gazzo and Cecilia Camacho.
When was The Border released?
The Border was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 78 minutes.