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Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.2 / 100
2009·Action / Crime / Drama·1h 35m

THE LINE

“Stay on your side.”

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.

Above the Line
James Cotten·DirectorR. Ellis Frazier·WriterMiguel Bunster·Director of PhotographyDavid Torn·Original Music Composer
Cast
Ray Liotta·Mark ShieldsAndy Garcia·Javier SalazarEsai Morales·PelonArmand Assante·Padre AntonioValerie Cruz·OliviaKevin Gage·WireBruce Davison·AnthonyJoe Morton·HodgesDanny Trejo·MarioGary Daniels·Martin
Full Crew
(22 credits)
Directing· 9
James Cotten·DirectorAlisa Fredericks·First Assistant DirectorLynnette M. Myers·First Assistant DirectorAprill Winney·Script SupervisorBri Hervey·Second Unit First Assistant DirectorAbran Trujillo·Second Assistant DirectorMarcelo Chow·Second Second Assistant DirectorGarrett Honea·Second Second Assistant DirectorTrent Dempsey·Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
R. Ellis Frazier·Writer
Camera· 1
Miguel Bunster·Director of Photography
Sound & Music· 1
David Torn·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Lori Rozzi·Set Costumer
Production· 7
Geoffrey Ross·ProducerMarlon Parry·ProducerR. Ellis Frazier·ProducerRay Liotta·Executive ProducerBrandi S. Hawkins·Extras CastingHilda Somarriba·PublicistEric Rae·Production Accountant
Other Departments· 2
Matthew R. Anderson·Stunt CoordinatorJose Vasquez·Stunts
By the Numbers
66.2
OF 100
Master Score
5.2
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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