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On the Border
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On the Border

1930-03-14 · 46 min · ★ 9.0

Western · Drama · Family

A Mexico/United States border patrol officer is aided by his police dog, Rinty.

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Directors
William C. McGann
Production companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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Rin-Tin-TinRin-Tin-TinRinty
ArmidaArmidaPepita
John LitelJohn LitelDave (as John B. Litel)
Philo McCulloughPhilo McCulloughFarrell
Bruce CovingtonBruce CovingtonDon José
Walter MillerWalter MillerBorder Patrol Commander
William IrvingWilliam IrvingDusty

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