Movie

Crossing the Line

★ 7.5(22)20061h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Daniel Gordon
Release date: 2006-10-16
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Dongoong Arts Center

Crossing the Line — trailer

About Crossing the Line

Crossing the Line is a 2006 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Daniel Gordon, starring James Dresnok, Charles Robert Jenkins and Christian Slater. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Crossing the Line in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

James Dresnok

Himself

Charles Robert Jenkins

Himself

Christian Slater

Narrator

Bruce Cumings

Self

Kim Il-sung

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

dmznorth koreapyongyang, north korea

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Crossing the Line in Mexico?+

Crossing the Line is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Crossing the Line on Netflix?+

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How long is Crossing the Line?+

Crossing the Line has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Crossing the Line?+

Crossing the Line stars James Dresnok, Charles Robert Jenkins, Christian Slater, Bruce Cumings and Kim Il-sung.

When did Crossing the Line come out?+

Crossing the Line is a 2006 movie directed by Daniel Gordon.

What genre is Crossing the Line?+

Crossing the Line is Documentary film.

Who directed Crossing the Line?+

Crossing the Line was directed by Daniel Gordon.