Bordertown (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Bordertown is a 2007 drama thriller directed by Gregory Nava, starring Antonio Banderas, Jennifer Lopez and Maya Zapata. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes and earned $8.3 million worldwide. IMDb users rate it 6.0/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Gregory Nava
- Original language
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English - Studio
- THINKFilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bordertown About?
The premise of Bordertown without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A journalist investigates a disturbing series of unsolved murders occurring near a factory owned by an American company, located in a town on the U.S.-Mexico border. Partnering with her former lover, she confronts powerful forces and dangerous threats as they work to expose the grim reality behind the crimes. Their pursuit of justice leads them down a perilous path, risking everything to uncover the truth and find redemption.
Bordertown Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- brutal rape
- gang rape
- rape
- rape victim
- person in a car trunk
- human smuggling
- woman wears only a man's shirt
- warehouse
- airplane trip
- female topless nudity
- computer screen
- female rear nudity
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- juarez mexico
- oaxaca mexico
- quinceanera
- journalist killed
- prologue and epilogue
- directed by writer
- true crime
- factory
- border
- reporter
- murder
- factory worker
- journalist
- musician
- rope
- manufacturing
- healing
- reference to the devil
- electrical fire
- necklace
- chased by a truck
- prison
- doll
- mexican indian
- prion
- colonia anapra juarez mexico
- fruit picker
- free trade agreement
- motel
- investigative reporter
- candle
- premature burial
- shoelace
- run down by a truck
- fire
- human rights organization
- chicago illinois
- hotel
Bordertown Cast
Antonio Banderas leads the cast, with Jennifer Lopez and Maya Zapata. Directed by Gregory Nava.
- Director Gregory Nava
More from Gregory Nava
More films directed by Gregory Nava, best-rated first: El Norte, Selena, Why Do Fools Fall In Love and My Family.
Bordertown Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Bordertown 6.0/10.
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IMDb 6.0 /10
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TMDB 63% User score
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Bordertown Plot Summary
What happens in Bordertown from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The movie delves into a harrowing true story about the murderous plight of young women in Juárez, Chihuahua. It all begins when two men tragically assault a young woman named Eva Jimenez, leaving her for dead. Miraculously, she awakes and manages to crawl out of her own grave, experiencing the horror of survival.
Meanwhile, an American journalist, Lauren Adrian, is tasked with reporting on the series of brutal murders. Haunted by her own dark past, Lauren finds Eva, the only survivor, and vows to help her seek justice by catching the rapists. Together with Alfonso Diaz, a dedicated Mexican newspaper editor, Lauren adopts a disguise to infiltrate the local community and trap the criminals responsible for this atrocity.
Full summary
The whole story of Bordertown, scene by scene
Bordertown Box Office
Bordertown grossed $8.3 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$8.3M
- International
- $8.3M
Bordertown Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Bordertown.
How Well Do You Know Bordertown?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the sole survivor of the brutal attack in 'Bordertown'?
Cars in Bordertown
59 cars on screen, including the 2004 Ford Taurus and the 1982 Ford LTD Crown Victoria.
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2004 Ford Taurus Main role -
1982 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role -
1992 International 3000-Series Important role -
Volkswagen Sedán Typ 1 Important role
Bordertown Also Known As
28 alternative titles, including “Les Oubliées de Juarez” and “Miasto śmierci”.
- Also known as
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- Les Oubliées de Juarez
- Miasto śmierci
- Verdades que matan
- Bordertown - Átkelő a halálba
- Bordertown - Cidade Sob Ameaça
- Bordertown, ciudad al límite
- Cidade do Silêncio
- Ciudad al límite
- Ciudad del silencio
- Sinir ötesi
- Unohdetut
- Град на границата
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- Забравените от Хуарес
- 边境城市
- 亡命杀镇
- Hranica smrti
- Sınır Ötesi
- Город на границе
- Hranice smrti
- בורדרטאון
- 보더타운
- 边城小镇
- Ciutat del silenci
- 亡命殺鎮
- Pasienio miestas, სასაზღვრო ქალაქი
- Прикордонне містечко
- อำพรางโหดชายแดนทมิฬ
- ボーダータウン 報道されない殺人者
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Bordertown FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Bordertown, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bordertown?
Bordertown runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Bordertown released?
Bordertown was released on September 28, 2007.
Who directed Bordertown?
Bordertown was directed by Gregory Nava.
More films by Gregory Nava Who is in the cast of Bordertown?
Bordertown stars Antonio Banderas, Jennifer Lopez and Maya Zapata.
How much did Bordertown make at the box office?
Bordertown grossed $8.3 million worldwide.
How is Bordertown rated?
Bordertown has 6.0/10 on IMDb and 63% on TMDB.
Does Bordertown have a post-credit scene?
No. Bordertown has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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