The Border

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The Border ★★★ 1982 (R)

A border guard faces corruption and violence within his department and tests his own sense of decency when the infant of a poor Mexican girl is kidnapped. Excellent cast, fine cinematography, unusual Nicholson performance. 107m/C VHS, DVD. Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Valerie Perrine, Warren Oates, Elpidia Carrillo; D: Tony Richardson; W: Deric Washburn, Walon Green; M: Ry Cooder.

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