Crossing the Line
Originally released in 2006. Crossing the Line is a documentary film. directed by Daniel Gordon.
Starring James Dresnok, Charles Robert Jenkins, and Christian Slater
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 16, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Dongoong Arts Center
- VeryMuchSo Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossing the Line about?
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 N...
Who directed Crossing the Line?
Crossing the Line was directed by Daniel Gordon.
How long is Crossing the Line?
Crossing the Line has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was Crossing the Line released?
Crossing the Line was released on October 16, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Crossing the Line?
The main cast of Crossing the Line includes James Dresnok, Charles Robert Jenkins, Christian Slater, Bruce Cumings, Kim Il-sung.