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The Thin Blue Line

Erases the border between art and activism.

1988★ 7.6 · 4171h 43mCrimeDocumentary

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.

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Trailer · Three Reasons: The Thin Blue Line

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Cast

Errol Morris
as Self - Interviewer (voice) (uncredited)

Marianne Leone Cooper
as Officer Teresa A. Turko - Re-Enactments

Dennis Johnson
as Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

Jackie Johnson
as Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas

Anna Sage
as Self - Informant in John Dillinger Case (archive footage)

David Harris
as Self

Dale Holt
as Self - Internal Affairs Investigator in Dallas

Sam Kittrell
as Self - Police Detective in Vidor

John Dillinger
as Self - Gangster (archive footage)

Hootie Nelson
as Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

Marshall Touchton
as Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas

Derek Horton
as David Harris - Re-Enactments

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Release date: 1988-08-28

Revenue: $1,209,846

Runtime: 1h 43m

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CrimeDocumentary

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