The Thin Blue Line

Name: The Thin Blue Line
Genre: Crime, Documentary
Released: 1988
Cast: Randall Adams, David Harris, Gus Rose, Jackie Johnson, Marshall Touchton

1988 · 1h43 · Film

Directed by Errol Morris

Starring Randall Adams, David Harris, Gus Rose, Jackie Johnson, Marshall Touchton, Dale Holt, Sam Kittrell, Hootie Nelson, Dennis Johnson, Floyd Jackson

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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.

Updated July 22, 2026