The Thin Blue Line
“Erases the border between art and activism.”
Where to watch The Thin Blue Line in United Arab Emirates
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About The Thin Blue Line
The Thin Blue Line is a 1988 movie in the Crime and Documentary genres, directed by Errol Morris, starring Randall Adams, David Harris and Gus Rose. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 424 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Thin Blue Line in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Thin Blue Line trailer
Overview
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.
Top 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
R.L. Miller
Self - Surprise Eyewitness
Elba Carr
Self - Employee at Fas-Gas
Michael Randell
Self - Third Surprise Eyewitness
Melvyn Carson Bruder
Self - Appellate Attorney
Ron Adams
Self - Randall Adams' Brother (archive footage)
John Dillinger
Self - Gangster (archive footage)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Thin Blue Line in United Arab Emirates?+
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Is The Thin Blue Line on Netflix?+
The Thin Blue Line is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.
How long is The Thin Blue Line?+
The Thin Blue Line has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who stars in The Thin Blue Line?+
The Thin Blue Line stars Randall Adams, David Harris, Gus Rose, Jackie Johnson and Marshall Touchton.
When did The Thin Blue Line come out?+
The Thin Blue Line is a 1988 movie directed by Errol Morris.
What genre is The Thin Blue Line?+
The Thin Blue Line is Crime and Documentary film.
Who directed The Thin Blue Line?+
The Thin Blue Line was directed by Errol Morris.
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