The Shepherd: Border Patrol
Seen it?2008 | 95 min | Action, Crime, Thriller
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans. If you loved Close Range or Avengement, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, gritty.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
A Texas cop battles ex-navy seals who are trying to traffic drugs from Mexico into the USA.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 25K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Isaac Florentine
- Jean-Claude Van DammeJack Robideaux
- Stephen LordBenjamin Meyers
- Natalie J. RobbCapt. Ramona Garcia
- Gary McDonaldBilly Pawnell
- Phil McKeeJed
- Scott AdkinsKarp
- Bianca BreeKassie Robideaux
- Daniel PerroneFelix Nestor
- Andrée BernardLexxi
- Dan DaviesEmile