Crossing the Line (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2006, Crossing the Line is a documentary film directed by Daniel Gordon, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1962, a U.S. soldier sent to guard the peace in South Korea deserted his unit, walked across the most heavily fortified area on earth and defected to the Cold War enemy, the communist state of North Korea. He became a star of the North Korean propaganda machine, but then disappeared from the face of the earth. Now, after 45 years, the story of James Dresnok, the last American defector in North Korea, is being told for the first time. Crossing the Line follows Dresnok as he recalls his childhood, desertion, and life in the DPRK.
Who’s in it. Crossing the Line stars James Dresnok as Himself, Charles Robert Jenkins as Himself and Christian Slater as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Crossing the Line has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Crossing the Line page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Crossing the Line (2006)?
- In US, Crossing the Line is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Crossing the Line worth watching?
- Crossing the Line holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Crossing the Line?
- Crossing the Line stars James Dresnok, Charles Robert Jenkins and Christian Slater.
- When was Crossing the Line released?
- Crossing the Line was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.