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76% Critic Match
The Thin Blue Line
“Erases the border between art and activism.”
7.6 / 10• 1988• 1h 43m•NR• English
CrimeDocumentary
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
RA
Randall Adams
Self
LeadDH
David Harris
Self
GR
Gus Rose
Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas
JJ
Jackie Johnson
Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas
MT
Marshall Touchton
Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas
DH
Dale Holt
Self - Internal Affairs Investigator in Dallas
SK
Sam Kittrell
Self - Police Detective in Vidor
HN
Hootie Nelson
Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Errol Morris's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Thin Blue Line is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
