Border

1h 36min

Drama

TV Movie

Czechoslovakia, 1952. For some, life under the post-war Stalinist regime is hardly worth living and although the escape route to the West is almost suicide, the rewards - prosperity, political freedom, even luxury - make it a risk worth taking.

Cast

Andre Thornton Grimes

Andre Thornton Grimes

Hanna's Husband
Isolde Cazelet

Isolde Cazelet

Grandmother
Ann Haydn

Ann Haydn

Housewarden
Gordon Faith

Gordon Faith

Man from Upper Flat
Catherine Schell

Catherine Schell

Melena Lotskova
Christopher Hammond

Christopher Hammond

Melena's Boyfriend
Hana Maria Pravda

Hana Maria Pravda

Old Lady in Cafe
Sylva Langová

Sylva Langová

Companion in Cafe
Victor Gilling

Victor Gilling

Man in Cinema
Tomas Lukes

Tomas Lukes

Secret Policeman
Roy Evans

Roy Evans

Lodger
Peter Majer

Peter Majer

Party Representative
Alan Foss

Alan Foss

Farmer
Brian Rawlinson

Brian Rawlinson

Brigade Leader
Richard Ireson

Richard Ireson

Lorry Driver
Hugh Dickson

Hugh Dickson

Dr Fialova
Lynn Farleigh

Lynn Farleigh

Mrs Fialova
Nicola Wright

Nicola Wright

Adina Fialova
Derek Burgess

Derek Burgess

Little Boy
Paul Humpoletz

Paul Humpoletz

The Slovak
Bob Sherman

Bob Sherman

US Officer
Roy Pattison

Roy Pattison

US Sergeant
William Roberts

William Roberts

US Reporter
Tomasz Borkowy

Tomasz Borkowy

Border Guard

Release date

7th Feb 1988

Status

Released

Spoken languages

English