On the Line (1984 film)

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On the Line is a 1984 film starring David Carradine. [1]

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On the Line
Directed by José Luis Borau
Written byJosé Luis Borau
David Greig
Barbara Probst Solomon
CinematographyTeo Escamilla
Misha Suslov

It was also known as Rio Abajo. [2]

Cast

Production

It was filmed over four years. [3]

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References

  1. Border Intrigue Can't Save 'On the Line': [FINAL Edition] Stone, Judy. San Francisco Chronicle 19 Sep 1987: C5.
  2. Thomas, Kevin (March 19, 1998). "Remembering Robeson". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  3. Thomas, Kevin (September 18, 1987). "'On the Line': Love Story Gone Astray". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved September 4, 2020.