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MASTER SCORE 89.8 / 100
1988·Crime / Documentary·1h 43m

THE THIN BLUE LINE

“Erases the border between art and activism.”

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

Above the Line
Errol Morris·DirectorErrol Morris·WriterRobert Chappell·Director of PhotographyPaul Barnes·Editor
Cast
Randall Adams·SelfDavid Harris·SelfGus Rose·Self - Homicide Detective in DallasJackie Johnson·Self - Homicide Detective in DallasMarshall Touchton·Self - Homicide Detective in DallasDale Holt·Self - Internal Affairs Investigator in DallasSam Kittrell·Self - Police Detective in VidorHootie Nelson·Self - Friend of David Harris in VidorDennis Johnson·Self - Friend of David Harris in VidorFloyd Jackson·Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Errol Morris·Director
Writing· 1
Errol Morris·Writer
Camera· 2
Robert Chappell·Director of PhotographyStefan Czapsky·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Paul Barnes·Editor
Production· 1
Mark Lipson·Producer
By the Numbers
89.8
OF 100
Master Score
7.9
OF 10
IMDb
100%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$1M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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