The Thin Blue Line

12
1h 43m
1988
7.7 /10 (388)

Overview

Errol Morris's unique documentary dramatically re-enacts the crime scene and investigation of a police officer's murder in Dallas.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1988-08-28

Top Billed Cast

Randall Adams

Self

David Harris

Self

Gus Rose

Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas

Jackie Johnson

Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas

Marshall Touchton

Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas

Dale Holt

Self - Internal Affairs Investigator in Dallas

Sam Kittrell

Self - Police Detective in Vidor

Hootie Nelson

Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

Dennis Johnson

Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

Floyd Jackson

Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

Edith James

Self - Defense Attorney

Dennis White

Self - Defense Attorney

Don Metcalfe

Self - The Judge

Emily Miller

Self - Surprise Eyewitness

R.L. Miller

Self - Surprise Eyewitness

Elba Carr

Self - Employee at Fas-Gas

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