Crossing the Line (2006)
Reference View | Change View
- Not Rated
- 1h 34min
- Documentary
- 10 Aug 2007 (USA)
- Movie
A British documentary about US Army defector James Dresnok currently living in North Korea after having defected during the 60s.
Director:
Writer:
Award:
- 1 nomination.
- See more »
Photos and Videos
Cast
| Rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
 |
Damion Cruzz | ... |
Juan
|
|
|
Bruce Cumings | ... |
Self
|
|
|
James Joseph Dresnok | ... |
Self
(as James Dresnok)
|
|
|
Charles Robert Jenkins | ... |
Self
|
| Il-Sung Kim | ... |
Self (archiveFootage)
|
|
|
|
Siham Shrieteh | ... |
Self (Parrish's wife)
|
| Christian Slater | ... |
Narrator (voice)
|
|
Directed by
| Daniel Gordon | ||
Written by
| Daniel Gordon | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| John Battsek | ... | executive producer |
| Nicholas Bonner | ... | co-producer |
| Carol Ann Clapham | ... | executive producer |
| John Clapham | ... | executive producer |
| Daniel Gordon | ... | producer |
| Grant Keir | ... | development producer |
| Richard Klein | ... | executive producer |
| Andrew Ruhemann | ... | executive producer |
| Nicole Stott | ... | production executive |
| Paul Yi | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Heather Fenoughty | ||
Cinematography by
| Nick Bennett | ... | (as Nick Bennet) |
Editing by
| Peter Haddon | ||
Editorial Department
| Jean Bechtold | ... | post-production assistant |
| Richard Bennett | ... | post-production assistant |
| Ellie Bentley | ... | post-production runner |
| Dean de Porth | ... | colorist |
| Richard Haines | ... | post-production runner |
| Wonha Lee Song | ... | post-production runner |
| Ben Spier | ... | post-production runner |
| Donna Wood | ... | post-production runner |
Production Management
| David Moore | ... | production manager |
Sound Department
| Gareth Bull | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Stevie Haywood | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Adam Mendez | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Samantha Storer | ... | sound effects editor |
Music Department
| Craig Armstrong | ... | composer: additional music |
| Sister Bliss | ... | composer: additional music |
Additional Crew
| Linda Farr | ... | production accountant |
| Ben Jackson | ... | production team |
| Phil Parkin | ... | production team |
| Claire Walsh | ... | production team |
Production Companies
- VeryMuchSo Productions
- Passion Pictures
- British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) (in association with)
- Koryo Tours (in association with)
- Cinequanon (in association with)
- Dongoong Arts Center (in association with)
Distributors
- Cinequanon (2007) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Dongoong Arts Center (2007) (South Korea) (theatrical)
- Kino International (2007) (United States) (theatrical)
- Pretty Pictures (2006) (France) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Anvil Post Production (sound re-recording)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In 1962, a U.S. soldier sent to guard the peace in South Korea deserted his unit, walked across the most heavily fortified area on earth and defected to the Cold War enemy, the communist state of North Korea. He became a star of the North Korean propaganda machine, but then disappeared from the face of the earth. Now, after 45 years, the story of James Dresnok, the last American defector in North Korea, is being told for the first time. Crossing the Line follows Dresnok as he recalls his childhood, desertion, and life in the DPRK. |
| Plot Keywords | |
| Genres | |
| Parents Guide | Add content advisory for parents » |
| Certification |
Additional Details
| Also Known As |
|
| Runtime |
|
| Official Sites | |
| Country | |
| Language | |
| Color | |
| Filming Locations |
Did You Know?
| Quotes |
[Dresnok and a friend converse while fishing]
Fisherman: If you only have sons, they must get into a lot of mischief. James Dresnok: Oh, don't even talk about it. They're like cats and dogs! [they laugh] Fisherman: Where does the twenty-two year old go? James Dresnok: The Foreign Studies Institute. Fisherman: What language is he learning? James Dresnok: English. Fisherman: [pause] You don't seem to enjoy fishing. James Dresnok: Oh, well... I don't know. If not... this is just to pass the time. See more » |