The Thin Blue Line

Where to Watch The Thin Blue Line (1988) (Legally)

Erases the border between art and activism.
Aug 28, 1988 US 103 min 15
7.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
415 votes
Crime Documentary
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1988), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Crime, Documentary, with a runtime around 103 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 7.6/10 from about 415 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

death penalty, texas, investigation, dallas, texas, trial, murder, police officer, miscarriage of justice

Official trailer

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Plot

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

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Main cast

Randall Adams
Randall Adams
as Self
David Harris
David Harris
as Self
Gus Rose
Gus Rose
as Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas
Jackie Johnson
Jackie Johnson
as Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas
Marshall Touchton
Marshall Touchton
as Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas
Dale Holt
Dale Holt
as Self - Internal Affairs Investigator in Dallas
Sam Kittrell
Sam Kittrell
as Self - Police Detective in Vidor
Hootie Nelson
Hootie Nelson
as Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor
Dennis Johnson
Dennis Johnson
as Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor
Floyd Jackson
Floyd Jackson
as Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor