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OPEN CLASSIC CINEMA · 239

Borderline

195088 minUnited States

Film noir Crime

Video edition: YouTube
Original language: English
This copy runs: 88:18
Subtitles: English

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Synopsis

Authorities cannot penetrate a carefully protected drug-smuggling operation between Mexico and the United States. A policewoman with wartime intelligence experience is sent undercover. The assignment requires navigating criminals whose identities and allegiances remain difficult to establish.

Cast

Fred MacMurray

Johnny McEvoy, posing as Johnny Macklin

Claire Trevor

Madeleine Haley, posing as Gladys LaRue

Raymond Burr

Pete Ritchie

Morris Ankrum

Bill Whittaker

DirectorsWilliam A. Seiter

Behind the scenes

Fred MacMurray, William A. Seiter and Milton Bren financed the film through their own company. Its independent backing brought the star, director and producer together around Norman Krasna's story.

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Availability checked on September 10, 2026.

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Fred MacMurray — Paramount Pictures · Public domain
Claire Trevor — Gene Kornman · Public domain
Raymond Burr — NBC TV · Public domain
Morris Ankrum — Lippert Pictures · Public domain

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