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The Line

The Line

Stay on your side.

20094.81h 35mR

Overview

The story centers around veteran assassin Mark Shields as he tracks down, Pelon, the elusive head of the Salazar Crime Cartel. Through twists of fate, Shields ends up with a local woman, Olivia who is also fighting her own demons for the sake of her daughter. Set in the rich and atmospheric backdrop of Tijuana, Mexico, La Linea (The Line) is full of action and drama.

Directed by James Cotten
Written by R. Ellis Frazier
Produced by Geoffrey Ross, Marlon Parry, R. Ellis Frazier
Box OfficeBudget: $7.5M0

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Top Cast

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Mark Shields

Andy Garcia

Andy Garcia

Javier Salazar

Esai Morales

Esai Morales

Pelon

Armand Assante

Armand Assante

Padre Antonio

Valerie Cruz

Valerie Cruz

Olivia

Kevin Gage

Kevin Gage

Wire

Bruce Davison

Bruce Davison

Anthony

Joe Morton

Joe Morton

Hodges

Danny Trejo

Danny Trejo

Mario

Gary Daniels

Gary Daniels

Martin

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About The Line

The Line is a action, crime, drama, thriller film released in 2009. Directed by James Cotten, it stars Ray Liotta, Andy Garcia, Esai Morales. The story centers around veteran assassin Mark Shields as he tracks down, Pelon, the elusive head of the Salazar Crime Cartel. Through twists of fate, Shields ends up with a local woman, Olivia who is also fighting her own demons for the sake of her daughter. Set in the rich and atmospheric backdrop of Tijuana, Mexico, La Linea (The Line) is full of action and drama.

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