The Thin Blue Line
"Erases the border between art and activism."
Originally released in 1988. The Thin Blue Line is a crime/documentary film. directed by Errol Morris.
Starring Randall Adams, David Harris, and Gus Rose
Synopsis
This unique documentary dramatically re-enacts the crime scene and investigation of a police officer's murder in Dallas.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 28, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (401 votes)
Box Office
$1.2M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Sam Kittrell
as Self - Police Detective in Vidor
Hootie Nelson
as Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor
Dennis Johnson
as Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor
Floyd Jackson
as Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $1,209,846
Production Companies
- American Playhouse
- Third Floor Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Thin Blue Line about?
This unique documentary dramatically re-enacts the crime scene and investigation of a police officer's murder in Dallas.
Who directed The Thin Blue Line?
The Thin Blue Line was directed by Errol Morris.
How long is The Thin Blue Line?
The Thin Blue Line has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Thin Blue Line released?
The Thin Blue Line was released on August 28, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Thin Blue Line?
The main cast of The Thin Blue Line includes Randall Adams, David Harris, Gus Rose, Jackie Johnson, Marshall Touchton.
Is The Thin Blue Line worth watching?
The Thin Blue Line has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 401 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.