Wikipedia / Border Radio
Wikipedia / Border Radio
Border Radio is a 1987 independent film directed by Allison Anders, Dean Lent and Kurt Voss.
Summary
A document of the last days of West Coast punk rock, the story follows two musicians and a roadie who haven't been paid and decide to rob money from a club. One of the men flees to Mexico, leaving his wife and daughter behind.
Cast
Chris D. as Jeff Bailey
Chris Shearer as Chris
Dave Alvin as Dave
Devon Anders as Devon
Luanna Anders as Lu
Iris Berry as Scenester
Julie Christensen as Door Girl
John Doe as Dean
Eddie Flowers as Thug
Green on Red as Band in Club
Texacala Jones as Babysitter
Chuck Shepard as Expatriate
Sebastian Sopeland as Thug
Craig Stark as Thug
Billy Wisdom & the Hee Shees as Band in Studio
Alan Corcoran as Car Salesman
Gert Wossner as Chris's Dad
Production
The trio met while making Wim Wenders' 1984 film Paris, Texas and drafted a number of celebrities like Wenders and Daryl Hannah for financial support. Most of the funding came from character actor (and family friend of Voss) Vic Tayback.
Soundtrack
The film features music from cowpunk bands and artists, including the Flesh Eaters, Green on Red, John Doe, the Divine Horsemen, X, and the Blasters.
See also
References
External links
an essay by Chris Morris at the Criterion Collection