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The Thin Blue Line

1519881h 43mErrol Morris
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 100% · Metacritic 79
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"Erases the border between art and activism."

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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Death PenaltyTexasInvestigationDallas, TexasTrialMurderPolice OfficerMiscarriage Of Justice

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What is The Thin Blue Line (1988) about?

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.

Who stars in The Thin Blue Line?

The Thin Blue Line stars 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). The film was directed by Errol Morris.

How long is The Thin Blue Line?

The Thin Blue Line has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1988. It is rated 15.

Is The Thin Blue Line worth watching?

The Thin Blue Line holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Crime, Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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