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The Thin Blue Lie

R20001h 37mRoger Young
IMDb 6.2

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"In this city, cops are kings...and brutality reigns."

Philadelphia, 1976. The city of Brotherly Love is waging a successful war against crime led by its tough-talking mayor, Frank Rizzo. But a maverick investigative reporter, Jonathan Neumann, has heard some troubling rumors: stories of innocent people victimized by a "goon squad" of law enforcement officers.

Drama
Police BrutalityJournalismPolice CorruptionReporterExposéWrongful ConvictionWhistleblower

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What is The Thin Blue Lie (2000) about?

Philadelphia, 1976. The city of Brotherly Love is waging a successful war against crime led by its tough-talking mayor, Frank Rizzo. But a maverick investigative reporter, Jonathan Neumann, has heard some troubling rumors: stories of innocent people victimized by a "goon squad" of law enforcement officers.

Who stars in The Thin Blue Lie?

The Thin Blue Lie stars Rob Morrow (Jonathan Neumann), Randy Quaid (Phil Chadway), Paul Sorvino (Frank Rizzo), Cynthia Preston (Kate Johnson), G.W. Bailey (K.C.). The film was directed by Roger Young.

How long is The Thin Blue Lie?

The Thin Blue Lie has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated R.

Is The Thin Blue Lie worth watching?

The Thin Blue Lie holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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