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The Shepherd: Border Patrol

The Shepherd: Border Patrol

Action · Crime · Thriller · 2008

A Texas cop battles ex-navy seals who are trying to traffic drugs from Mexico into the USA.

Movie details

The Shepherd: Border Patrol

“Welcome To Mexico”

2008 Action · Crime · Thriller 1h 35m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

A Texas cop battles ex-navy seals who are trying to traffic drugs from Mexico into the USA.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Isaac Florentine

Written by

Cade Courtley · Joe Gayton

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jean-Claude Van Damme

Jack Robideaux

Bianca Bree

Bianca Bree

Kassie Robideaux

Phil McKee

Phil McKee

Jed

Scott Adkins

Scott Adkins

Karp

Miles Anderson

Miles Anderson

Arthur Pennigton

Todd Jensen

Todd Jensen

Wray

Andrée Bernard

Andrée Bernard

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Court is in session

Put The Shepherd: Border Patrol on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.