Crossing the Line (2006)

Crossing the Line (2006) poster

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.

Director: Daniel Gordon
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date:

Cast

Music: Heather Fenoughty
Cinematography: Nick Bennett
Editing: Peter Haddon
Production: Dongoong Arts Center, VeryMuchSo Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English, 한국어/조선말
Original Language: en

Keywords

dmz, north korea, pyongyang, north korea

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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 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.
Who directed Crossing the Line?
Crossing the Line was directed by Daniel Gordon.
Who stars in Crossing the Line?
Crossing the Line stars James Dresnok, Charles Robert Jenkins, Christian Slater, Bruce Cumings, Kim Il-sung.
How long is Crossing the Line?
Crossing the Line has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Crossing the Line?
Crossing the Line is a Documentary film.
Where was Crossing the Line produced?
Crossing the Line was produced in United Kingdom.