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The Thin Blue Line(1988)

Erases the border between art and activism.

7.6(417)1h 43m1988-08-28

CrimeDocumentary

Overview

An unorthodox investigation into the wrongful conviction of Randall Dale Adams for the 1976 murder of Dallas police officer Robert Wood. Using stylized reenactments and interviews with key figures, conflicting testimonies and evidence are presented to argue that Adams was framed by a corrupt justice system, ultimately leading to his exoneration.

Director:: Errol Morris
Writers:: Errol Morris
Producers:: Mark Lipson
Cinematographer:: Stefan Czapsky
Production:: American Playhouse, Third Floor Productions
Revenue:: $1,209,846
Status:: Released

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Cast

Randall Adams

Randall Adams

Self

David Harris

David Harris

Self

Gus Rose

Gus Rose

Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas

Jackie Johnson

Jackie Johnson

Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas

Marshall Touchton

Marshall Touchton

Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas

Dale Holt

Dale Holt

Self - Internal Affairs Investigator in Dallas

Sam Kittrell

Sam Kittrell

Self - Police Detective in Vidor

Hootie Nelson

Hootie Nelson

Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

Dennis Johnson

Dennis Johnson

Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

Floyd Jackson

Floyd Jackson

Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

Edith James

Edith James

Self - Defense Attorney

Dennis White

Dennis White

Self - Defense Attorney