The Frontier(1991)
Synopsis
A Chilean teacher, Ramiro, is sentenced to internal exile in a southern town where tidal waves often appear. He falls for a woman, Maite, whose father asks him to take her away. Although he gets his freedom he doesn't leave and when the water rises, Maite and her father die, and Ramiro flees to the hills.
Directed by Ricardo Larraín
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Cast
Patricio Contreras
Ramiro Orellana
Gloria Laso
Maite
Alonso Venegas
Delegate
Sergio Schmied
Secretary
Aldo Bernales
Diver
Héctor Noguera
Father Patricio
Patricio Bunster
Don Ignacio
Aníbal Reyna
Detective Robusto
Sergio Hernández
Detective Delgado
Elsa Poblete
Laura
Sergio Madrid
Gutierrez
Joaquin Velasco
Hernan
Gricelda Nuñez
Mrs. Hilda
Eugenio Morales
Diver's Assistant
Jorge Araneda
Reporter
Tennyson Ferrada
Don Ignacio (voice)
Ismael Millas
Dancer
Alfredo Silva
Cameraman
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The Frontier was released in 1991.
How long is The Frontier?+
The Frontier runs for 120 minutes (2 hours).
Who directed The Frontier?+
The Frontier was directed by Ricardo Larraín.
Who stars in The Frontier?+
The Frontier stars Patricio Contreras, Gloria Laso, Alonso Venegas, Sergio Schmied and Aldo Bernales.
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