Downstream (I) (1984)
"On the Line" (original title)

A Border Patrol agent is determined to catch his old nemesis, an American criminal who successfully smuggles illegal aliens across the border from Mexico.

Director:

José Luis Borau

Writers:

José Luis Borau, David Greig,

Stars:

David Carradine, Scott Wilson, Victoria Abril

1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
David Carradine	...	Bryant
Scott Wilson	...	Mitch
Victoria Abril	...	Engracia
Jeff Delger	...	Chuck
Paul Richardson	...	Jonathan
Sam Jaffe	...	El Gabacho
Jesse Vint	...	Chief Owens
Mitch Pileggi	...	Stephens
Christopher Saylors	...	Rooney
David Estuardo	...	Pimp
Anne Galvin	...	Rita
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Walter Anderson	...	Academy director
Roberto Arredondo	...	Smuggler
Annette Barath	...	Mrs. Snyder
Michael Bowen	...	Customs officer

Storyline

A Border Patrol agent is determined to catch his old nemesis, an American criminal who successfully smuggles illegal aliens across the border from Mexico.

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Plot Keywords:

border | mexico | illegal alien | prostitute | female nudity | 

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Taglines:

She sells pleasure. He sells freedom.

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Genres:

Drama

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

USA Spain Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

September 1987 (USA)

Also Known As:

Downstream

Filming Locations:

Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Ambar Films, El Imán Cine y Televisión S.A., Kestrel Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

103 min 60 min (original)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The is that last film project for Sam Jaffe.

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Soundtracks

"HELLO HEARTBREAK"
Composed by Michael Shanklin and Tamila Jensen
Vocals by David Carradine
(c) 1984 Silver Feather Music Publishing

User Reviews

Ring around the prostitute ........

Although billed as action adventure, "On the Line" plays more like an off kilter romance, that happens to revolve around a Mexican whore, Victoria Abril. The conflict between Border Patrol officer, Scott Wilson, and smuggler David Carradine seems almost like an afterthought. Carradine's screen time is minimal, while Wilson more or less carries the film. Mention should be made of Sam Jaffe, who appears in a small role. Totally unacceptable is the amateurish lead performance by Jeff Delger. Indeed I have seen high school actors that delivered their lines far better than this actor wannabe. The choppy editing, and a story that seems stretched to the max almost drags this down to the mat, but not quite. If you admire Scott Wilson or David Carradine, see it, but only if you are prepared for the dreadful acting by Delger. - MERK