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Bordertown (2007)

"Lies. Corruption. Murder. One reporter will break the silence."

6.320071h 52mEN
CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

Directed by Gregory Nava

Rating

6.3/10

Runtime

1h 52m

Language

EN

Release

February 22, 2007

Director

Gregory Nava

Official Trailer

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Overview

American corporations are using the North American Free Trade Agreement by opening large maquiladoras right across the United States–Mexico border. The maquiladoras hire mostly Mexican women to work long hours for little money in order to produce mass quantity products. Lauren Adrian, an impassioned...

Cast

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez

Lauren Adrian

Martin Sheen

Martin Sheen

George Morgan

Antonio Banderas

Antonio Banderas

Alfonso Diaz

Maya Zapata

Maya Zapata

Eva Jimenez

Sônia Braga

Sônia Braga

Teresa Casillas

Kate del Castillo

Kate del Castillo

Elena Diaz

Randall Batinkoff

Randall Batinkoff

Frank Kozerski

Juan Diego Botto

Juan Diego Botto

Marco Antonio Salamanca

Irineo Alvarez

Irineo Alvarez

Domingo Esparza

Julio Cesar Cedillo

Julio Cesar Cedillo

Julio

Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez

Zaide Silvia Gutiérrez

Lourdes Jimenez

Rene Rivera

Rene Rivera

Aris Rodriguez

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Bordertown (2007), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

American corporations are using the North American Free Trade Agreement by opening large maquiladoras right across the United States–Mexico border. The maquiladoras hire mostly Mexican women to work long hours for little money in order to produce mass quantity products. Lauren Adrian, an impassioned American news reporter for the Chicago Sentinel wants to be assigned to the Iraq front-lines to cover the war. Instead, her editor George Morgan assigns her to investigate a series of slayings involving young maquiladora factory women in a Mexican bordertown.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Bordertown. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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