The Border (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1954, The Border is a war film directed by Nikola Minchev, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. The boy Stefan brings the supper to his father in village council office. From the frontier post comes the news that bandits have crossed the border. The boy goes back home. He and his sister prepare to go to bed. A blizzard is raging outside. A wounded stranger comes to the house in search of shelter. The mother dresses his wounds and gives him food. It becomes clear that he is not the lieutenant from the frontier post that he claims to be. Stefan jumps from the window and dashes to the frontier post. The mother tries to keep the saboteur as long as possible. The two quarrels. He hits her with the submachine gun. He attempts to escape, but the border guards have already surrounded the house.
Who’s in it. The Border stars Kunka Baeva as Strina Mitra, Ivan Bratanov as Diversantat, Boris Milushev as Stefan and Georgi Georgiev-Gocheto as Bay Vasil Stefanov, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Border sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Border (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Border change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Border worth watching?
- The Border holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Border?
- The Border stars Kunka Baeva, Ivan Bratanov, Boris Milushev, Georgi Georgiev-Gocheto and Lyubka Kostova.
- When was The Border released?
- The Border was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.