| Border Radio | |
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.jpg) The cover of theCriterion Collection edition. | |
| Directed by | Allison Anders Dean Lent Kurt Voss |
| Written by | Allison Anders Dean Lent Kurt Voss |
| Produced by | Marcus DeLeon |
| Starring | Chris D. John Doe Chris Shearer Luanna Anders |
| Distributed by | International Film Marketing |
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Running time | 87 min. |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Border Radio is a 1987independent film directed byAllison Anders, Dean Lent andKurt Voss.[1][2]
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A document of the last days ofWest Coastpunk rock,[3] the story follows two musicians and a roadie who haven't been paid and decide to rob money from a club. One of the men flees toMexico, leaving his wife and daughter behind.[4]
The trio met while makingWim Wenders' 1984 filmParis, Texas and drafted a number of celebrities like Wenders andDaryl Hannah for financial support. Most of the funding came from character actor (and family friend of Voss)Vic Tayback.[5]
The film features music fromcowpunk bands and artists, includingthe Flesh Eaters,Green on Red,John Doe, theDivine Horsemen,X, andthe Blasters.