Across the Line (2000)

User Rating:

5.7/10   

Director:

Martin Spottl

Writers:

Sigal Erez (writer)
Martin Spottl (writer)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

Where the American Dream becomes a Nightmare

Plot:

A small-town sheriff falls in love with a Latina illegal immigrant who witnessed a murder on the Texas border. |

Plot Keywords:

Illegal Immigrant | Texas | Wet T Shirt | See Through Panties | Mexican Immigrant

Awards:

1 win

Cast

Brad Johnson	...	Grant Johnson
Sigal Erez	...	Miranda
Adrienne Barbeau	...	Mrs. Randall
Brian Bloom	...	Walt Dernin
J.C. Quinn	...	Harmon
Marshall R. Teague	...	Ty Parker Johnson (as Marshall Teague)
Justin Urich	...	Billy Mercer
Jullian Dulce Vida	...	Jesus (as Julio Dolce Vita)
Carlos Carrasco	...	Franco
Mark Adair-Rios	...	Danny Sanchez
Stephen Spacek	...	Hydstra
Roger Velasco	...	Luciano
Julia Vera	...	Mama
Steve Vinovich	...	John 'Buddy' Randall
Courtney Gebhart	...	Loretta

Runtime:

USA:99 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Singapore:NC-16

Filming Locations:

California, USA

Company:

High Water Films

Soundtrack:

Border Blues

A surprisingly well delivered drama-romance.

I was very interested to see that Senora Erez was both a co-author and producer of this this movie. The plot brings out the human plight of undocumented workers who seek only a better life. We see Sra. Erez' impact through various scenes depicting the personal, emotional and every-day similarities between Caucasians and Latinos - showing so clearly we are all the same. The story was very interesting and exciting and the love story arc very believable. I think most any viewer would enjoy this modest movie and appreciate the good performances of all, especially Sra. Erez and Brad Johnson, plus the even, skillful direction by Martin Spottl.