The Thin Blue Line

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.

Directed by Errol Morris

Top cast

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Randall Adams

Self

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David Harris

Self

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Gus Rose

Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas

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Jackie Johnson

Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas

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Marshall Touchton

Self - Homicide Detective in Dallas

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Dale Holt

Self - Internal Affairs Investigator in Dallas

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Sam Kittrell

Self - Police Detective in Vidor

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Hootie Nelson

Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

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Dennis Johnson

Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

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Floyd Jackson

Self - Friend of David Harris in Vidor

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Edith James

Self - Defense Attorney

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Dennis White

Self - Defense Attorney

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Don Metcalfe

Self - The Judge

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Emily Miller

Self - Surprise Eyewitness

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R.L. Miller

Self - Surprise Eyewitness

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Elba Carr

Self - Employee at Fas-Gas

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Michael Randell

Self - Third Surprise Eyewitness

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Melvyn Carson Bruder

Self - Appellate Attorney

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Ron Adams

Self - Randall Adams' Brother (archive footage)

John Dillinger

Self - Gangster (archive footage)

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