Crime ·Documentary · United States of America · 1988 · 1h 43m

The Thin Blue Line

The Thin Blue Line poster
Director
Errol Morris
Cast
Randall Adams as Self David Harris as Self Gus Rose as Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas Jackie Johnson as Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas Marshall Touchton as Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas Dale Holt as Self - Internal Affairs Investigator in Dallas
Crew
Robert Chappell — Director of Photography Stefan Czapsky — Director of Photography Paul Barnes — Editor Errol Morris — Writer Mark Lipson — Producer Ted Bafaloukos — Production Design
Tagline

Erases the border between art and activism.

Synopsis

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

Trailer The Thin Blue Line — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
death penaltytexasinvestigationdallas, texastrialmurderpolice officermiscarriage of justice
Key Collaborators
Errol Morris Director Robert Chappell Director of Photography Stefan Czapsky Director of Photography Paul Barnes Editor Errol Morris Writer Mark Lipson Producer Ted Bafaloukos Production Design
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