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Quick Info

Rating

7.6/10

Release1988

Runtime1h 43m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

Revenue$1,209,846

Production

American Playhouse

Third Floor Productions

Movie

The Thin Blue Line

1988

1h 43m

7.6

Crime

Documentary

Synopsis

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

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