Across the Line (2000 film)

Across the Line
Across the Line
Directed by	Martin Spottl
Written by	Martin Spottl; Sigal Erez
Produced by	Brian Duncan; Martin Spottl; Sigal Erez
Starring	Brad Johnson; Sigal Erez; Brian Bloom; with Adrienne Barbeau; and J. C. Quinn
Cinematography	Maximo Munzi
Edited by	Ivan Ladizinsky
Music by	Charlie Daniels
Production; company	High Water Films
Distributed by	Lionsgate (North America)
Release date	February 1, 2000 (U.S.);
Running time	100 min.
Country	United States
Language	English

Across the Line is a 2000 American Neo-Western film directed by Martin Spottl and starring Brad Johnson and Sigal Erez. Johnson plays a small-town Texas sheriff who falls for an illegal immigrant (Erez) who witnessed a murder on the Mexican border. While not an overtly political film, Across the Line portrays illegal immigrants in a generally positive light and dramatizes their motivations and problems from a sympathetic point of view. In La Opinion Jean Rodriguez Flores wrote, "The film Across the Line isn't just about the difficulties of crossing illegally into the United States, but it also reflects the tragedy of hundreds of people who are forced to leave their families for the "promised land."^[1] Some critics praised the film for its emotional intensity, authenticity, and integrity,^[2] but others questioned it for turning the plight of illegal immigrants into mainstream entertainment.^[3] Independently financed and produced, Across the Line was distributed by Lionsgate Entertainment.

Plot

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

Cast

Brad Johnson as Sheriff Grant Johnson
Sigal Erez as Miranda
Brian Bloom as Walt
Adrienne Barbeau as Mrs. Randall
J. C. Quinn as Harmon
Marshall Teague as Ty Parker Johnson
Justin Urich as Billy
Julio Dolce Vita as Jesus

Soundtrack

Charlie Daniels composed and performed the score, including the title track, Across the Line, which he released on his 2000 album Road Dogs.

Development

Martin Sheen was originally cast to play the role of Harmon, the compassionate diner owner.^[4]

References

^ Flores, Jean Rodriguez (March 5, 2000). "Encrucijada entre la familia o el 'paraiso'". La Opinion.
^ Across the Line Review at AllMovie
^ Martin, M., & Porter, M. (2003). DVD & Video Guide 2004. New York: Ballantine Books.
^ Graser, Marc (July 21, 1998). "Sheen Signs on the Line". Variety.

External links

[1] Flores, Jean Rodriguez (March 5, 2000). "Encrucijada entre la familia o el 'paraiso'". La Opinion.

[2] Across the Line Review at AllMovie

[3] Martin, M., & Porter, M. (2003). DVD & Video Guide 2004. New York: Ballantine Books.

[4] Graser, Marc (July 21, 1998). "Sheen Signs on the Line". Variety.

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