The Thin Blue Line
In Theaters
August 28, 1988
Runtime: 1h 43m
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 & Crew
- RA
Randall Adams
Self
- DH
David Harris
Self
- GR
Gus Rose
Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas
- JJ
Jackie Johnson
Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas
- MT
Marshall Touchton
Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas
- DH
Dale Holt
Self - Internal Affairs Investigator in Dallas
- SK
Sam Kittrell
Self - Police Detective in Vidor
- HN
Hootie Nelson
Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor
- DJ
Dennis Johnson
Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor
- FJ
Floyd Jackson
Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor
- EJ
Edith James
Self - Defense Attorney
- DW
Dennis White
Self - Defense Attorney
- DM
Don Metcalfe
Self - The Judge
- EM
Emily Miller
Self - Surprise Eyewitness
- RM
R.L. Miller
Self - Surprise Eyewitness
- EC
Elba Carr
Self - Employee at Fas-Gas
- MR
Michael Randell
Self - Third Surprise Eyewitness
- MB
Melvyn Carson Bruder
Self - Appellate Attorney
Errol Morris
Director
Errol Morris
Writer
Media
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