The story centers around veteran assassin Mark Shields as he tracks down, Pelon, the elusive head of the Salazar Crime Cartel. Through twists of fate, Shields ends up with a local woman, Olivia who is also fighting her own demons for the sake of her daughter. Set in the rich and atmospheric backdrop of Tijuana, Mexico, La Linea (The Line) is full of action and drama.
Acting
Ray Liotta looks like he's been awake since 1987.
Cinematography
Tijuana never looked this beautifully cursed.
Director
James Cotten
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was one of five films Ray Liotta made in 2009, part of his 'I'll do anything' era that produced genuine oddities.
The title refers to both the US-Mexico border and the moral line Mark keeps crossing—heavy-handed? Absolutely. Effective? Debatable.
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