The Thin Blue Line (1988)

"Erases the border between art and activism."

7.7 August 28, 1988 1h 43m Released

Crime Documentary

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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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
Edith James

Self - Defense Attorney
Dennis White

Self - Defense Attorney
Don Metcalfe

Self - The Judge
Emily Miller

Self - Surprise Eyewitness

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