The Thin Blue Line (1988)

  • NR
  • 04/30/1988 (US)
  • Crime, Documentary
  • 1h 43m

Erases the border between art and activism.

Overview

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

Errol Morris

Director, Writer

Cast

Randall Adams's headshot

Randall Adams

Self
David Harris's headshot

David Harris

Self
Gus Rose's headshot

Gus Rose

Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas
Jackie Johnson's headshot

Jackie Johnson

Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas
Marshall Touchton's headshot

Marshall Touchton

Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas
Dale Holt's headshot

Dale Holt

Self - Internal Affairs Investigator in Dallas
Sam Kittrell's headshot

Sam Kittrell

Self - Police Detective in Vidor
Hootie Nelson's headshot

Hootie Nelson

Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

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