The Frontier (1991)
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.
Director: Ricardo Larraín
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: October 25, 1991
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
Screenplay
- Jorge Goldenberg (Dialogue)
- Ricardo Larraín (Screenplay)
- Jorge Goldenberg (Screenplay)
Music: Jaime de Aguirre
Cinematography: Héctor Ríos
Editing: Claudio Martinez
Production: Televisión Nacional de Chile, Cine XXI, Ion Films, Filmocentro, TVE
Country: Chile, Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Ricardo Larraín
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Frontier about?
- 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.
- 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, Aldo Bernales, Héctor Noguera.
- How long is The Frontier?
- The Frontier has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Frontier?
- The Frontier is a Drama, Romance film.
- Where was The Frontier produced?
- The Frontier was produced in Chile, Spain.