County Line is an American action

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film which was released in 2018. The film aired on INSP on May 5, 2018. Two sequels were announced, with '' County Line: All In'' airing in 2022.

Plot

''County Line'' follows Alden Rockwell, a former

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played by

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. The sheriff is left with many unanswered questions when his best friend, Clint Thorne, a fellow sheriff in a neighboring county is gunned down.

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stars as the gunned down Sheriff Thorne. Following his death an investigation is opened by

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's character, Sheriff Preston. The investigation fails to follow any logical route and ultimately results in the case going cold, with some suggesting Sheriff Preston is turning a blind eye to the murder. Alden refuses to accept that the death of his friend and fellow sheriff cannot be solved, and takes matters into his own hands.

Production

Filming was on location in

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Main cast

Sequel & future films

In 2021, it was announced that both a sequel and third film were in production. The second installment was released in 2022, with the title '' County Line: All In''. The third film is titled '' County Line: No Fear''.

reprised his leading role as Alden Rockwell in both films.

References

External links

{{IMDb title, 6243274 2010s English-language films INSP Films 2018 Western (genre) films English-language Western (genre) films