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| 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 withAdrienne 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) |
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Running time | 100 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Across the Line is a 2000 AmericanNeo-Western film directed byMartin Spottl and starringBrad Johnson andSigal Erez. Johnson plays a small-townTexassheriff who falls for a Latina refugee (Erez) who witnessed a murder on theMexican border.Across the Line portrays refugees in a generally positive light and dramatizes their motivations and problems from a sympathetic point of view. InLa Opinion Jean Rodriguez Flores wrote, "The filmAcross 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, but others questioned it for turning the plight of illegal immigrants into mainstream entertainment.[2]Independently financed and produced,Across the Line was distributed byLionsgate Entertainment.
A small-town sheriff falls in love with a Latina refugee who witnessed a murder on the Texas border.
Charlie Daniels composed and performed the score, including the title track,Across the Line, which he released on his 2000 albumRoad Dogs.
Martin Sheen was originally cast to play the role of Harmon, the compassionate diner owner.[3]