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Bordertown

1935·Movie
1h 30min·NR
72
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

  • Tension9
  • Violence6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy6

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Dark Humor1

World

Crime, the mind, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and storytelling

  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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NOW HE'S A FUGITIVE FROM A FEMALE SCARFACE

An ambitious Mexican-American gets mixed up with the neurotic wife of his casino boss.
Classic NoirCrime DramaFatal AttractionMoral CorruptionPsychological ThrillerSocial ClassDestructive AmbitionHollywood Golden AgeIntense Performances

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Bordertown worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 89%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Bordertown rated?

NRViolenceSexual content

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Bordertown?

1 h 30 min

Bordertown runs 1 h 30 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bordertown?

Critics89
Audiences54

Not quite. Critics rate Bordertown higher (89) than audiences (54). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Bordertown a box office hit?

Budget$369,000
Box office$1 million

Yes. It cost about $369,000 to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 3.4 times its budget.

What language is Bordertown in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does Bordertown use?

Artistic License – LawBrownfaceChekhov's GunDropped a Bridge on HimDrowning My SorrowsDrunk DriverEstablishing Character MomentExploding CalendarThe Film of the BookWoman ScornedSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeMal Mariéeand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Bordertown, including Artistic License – Law, Brownface, Chekhov's Gun.