The Thin Blue Line

The Thin Blue Line (1988)

28/08/1988
Crime, Documentary
1h 43m

Overview

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

  • Errol MorrisDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Revenue

    $1,209,846

Keywords

  • death penalty
  • texas
  • investigation
  • dallas texas
  • trial
  • murder
  • police officer
  • miscarriage of justice

Top Billed Cast

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

Dale Holt

Self - Internal Affairs Investigator in Dallas

Sam Kittrell

Self - Police Detective in Vidor

Hootie Nelson

Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

Dennis Johnson

Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

Floyd Jackson

Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

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