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Crossing the Line poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 69.7 / 100
2006·Documentary·1h 34m

CROSSING THE LINE

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.

Above the Line
Daniel Gordon·DirectorNick Bennett·Director of PhotographyHeather Fenoughty·MusicPeter Haddon·Editor
Cast
James Dresnok·HimselfCharles Robert Jenkins·HimselfChristian Slater·NarratorBruce Cumings·SelfKim Il-sung·Self (archive footage)
Full Crew
(4 credits)
Directing· 1
Daniel Gordon·Director
Camera· 1
Nick Bennett·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Peter Haddon·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Heather Fenoughty·Music
By the Numbers
69.7
OF 100
Master Score
7.4
OF 10
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CRITICS
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#4A5B6B
#8A9BAA
#282828
Mood
Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

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Key Elements
GunWomanRoadCityscapeChalk Outline
Atmosphere
Gritty
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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