The movie “Bordertown”, released in 2007, is a mystery crime film. The plot revolves around a journalist investigating a series of murders near American-owned factories at the border of Juárez and El Paso. The film stars Maya Zapata, Irineo Alvarez, Rene Raymond Rivera, and others, and offers fascinating insights into the film’s production and behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Bordertown” was filmed in various locations. It was primarily shot in Albuquerque in New Mexico, USA. Parts of the movie were also filmed in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico, Mexicali, Baja California Norte, Mexico, and Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. The filming started on April 30, 2005.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Maya Zapata | Eva Jimenez |
| Irineo Alvarez | Domingo Esparza |
| Jennifer Lopez | Lauren Adrian |
| Martin Sheen | George Morgan |
| Karolinah Villarreal | Young Lauren |
| Debrianna Mansini | Flight Attendant |
| Randall Batinkoff | Frank Kozerski |
| Antonio Banderas | Alfonso Diaz |
| Amelia Zapata | Lourdes’s Friend |
| Julio Cesar Cedillo | Julio |
| Jorge Urzua | Eduardo Lopes |
| Irene Estrada | Teresa’s Maid |
| Sonia Braga | Teresa Casillas |
| Mike Campos | Police Man |
| Peter Gonzales Falcon | Police Chief |
| Deborah Martinez | Victim’s Mother |
| John Norman | Senator Rawlings |
| Juanes | Self |
| Juan Diego Botto | Marco Antonio Salamanca |
| Teresa Ruiz | Cecilia Rojas |
| Kate del Castillo | Elena Diaz |
| Eduardo Garza | Arturo |
| Doris Hargrave | Secretary |
| Paul Blott | Samuel Denton |
| Marilyn Dodds Frank | Donna Mackenzie |
| Miguel Piliado | Coyote #1 |
| Arlin Alcala | Aunt (uncredited) |
| Richard Barela | Hospital Patient (uncredited) |
| Charles Dowdy III | Journalist (uncredited) |
| Matilda Fernandez | Burial Labor (uncredited) |
| Billy Fuessel | Airline passenger (uncredited) |
| Ronald Robert Hamilton | Father (uncredited) |
| Angelo Martinez | Towns’ Boy (uncredited) |
| Ann Romero | Mother (uncredited) |
| Ellyse Santoro | Teen Girl (uncredited) |
| Brandon Smith | Mr. Adrian (uncredited) |
| Tavia Stroup | Reporter (uncredited) |
| Chris Talley | Dinner Guest (uncredited) |
| Kim Thrasher | Receptionist (uncredited) |
| Patricio Trujillo | Police Officer (uncredited) |
| Julian Wondolowski | International Company Executive (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was directed and written by Gregory Nava.
- Maya Zapata played the character of Eva Jimenez while Irineo Alvarez was cast as Domingo Esparza. Rene Raymond Rivera portrayed the role of Aris Rodriguez.
- The character of Lauren Adrian was played by Jennifer Lopez and Martin Sheen featured as George Morgan.
- The movie was nominated for one award.
- The film has received 55 user reviews and 34 critic reviews.
- Gonzalo Mauro Montiel Aguirre played the role of Curandero. He was credited as Gonzalo Mauro Montiel in the film.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Latitude: 31.6903638
- Longitude: -106.4245478
- Place ID: ChIJnTILPcte54YRdHmcVABhGQs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Ciudad_Juarez
- Location Name: Mexicali, Baja California Norte, Mexico
- Latitude: 32.6245389
- Longitude: -115.4522623
- Place ID: ChIJ0913qAxw14ARmvXN5aAzANQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Tijuana
- Location Name: Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
- Latitude: 31.3011855
- Longitude: -110.9381047
- Place ID: ChIJm-hjlLhO0YYR1UnTOdrKLcc
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Nogales, Sonora, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Hermosillo
