The Thin Blue Line (1988)

08/28/1988 (US) • 1h 43m

Crime, Documentary

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

$1,209,846.00

Keywords

death penalty

texas

investigation

dallas texas

trial

murder

police officer

miscarriage of justice

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