Question 1

What originally happened to Jack Nicholson's character at the end of The Border?

Accepted Answer

In the original filmed ending, Charlie Smith bombs the Border Patrol Headquarters and gets sent to prison, but it was considered too downbeat for audiences. [7]

Question 2

Which Bruce Springsteen song was reportedly inspired by this movie?

Accepted Answer

Bruce Springsteen's song "The Line" has been said to have been inspired by The Border. [10]

Question 3

What did Jack Nicholson reportedly say about his lateness on set during filming?

Accepted Answer

When reports said he was frequently late, Nicholson reportedly replied: "I'm too much of a professional to behave like that." [9]

Question 4

What causes the border agent in The Border to change his ways?

Accepted Answer

A corrupted border agent decides to clean up his act when an impoverished woman's baby is put up for sale on the black market. [0]

Question 5

Who provided dubbing for Jack Nicholson in one scene, and what was Nicholson's reaction years later?

Accepted Answer

Phil Hartman dubbed Nicholson in a scene. When Hartman told Nicholson years later, Nicholson laughed and called it "my only loser." [11]

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