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The Thin Blue Line is a 1988 American documentary film by Errol Morris, about the trial and conviction of Randall Dale Adams for the 1976 shooting of Dallas police officer Robert W. Wood. Morris became interested in the case while doing research for a film about Dr. James Grigson, a psychiatrist known in Texas as "Dr. Death" for testifying with ...
The Thin Blue Line is a British sitcom which aired on BBC1 from 1995 to 1996. It was created and written by Ben Elton, and starred Rowan Atkinson. The series was popular with viewers, though it suffered in critical reviews due to "inconsistent character development" and an "overly broad plot line".
A humorous look at the mishaps and misadventures of a police station in an English town, starring Rowan Atkinson as Inspector Fowler. IMDb provides cast and crew information, episode guide, user and critic reviews, trivia, and more for this 1995-1996 TV series.
- (8K)
- 1995-11-13
- Comedy, Crime
- 30
The "blue" in "thin blue line" refers to the blue color of the uniforms of many police departments. The phrase originated as an allusion to The Thin Red Line incident during the Crimean War in 1854, wherein a Scottish regiment —wearing red uniforms —famously held off a Imperial Russian Army cavalry charge.
Aug 25, 1988 · A film by Errol Morris that reenacts the crime and investigation of a police officer's murder in Dallas, Texas, and exposes the flimsy evidence and corrupt justice system that convicted an innocent man. The title refers to the phrase "thin blue line" used by the judge to justify the death penalty.
- (26K)
- Documentary, Crime
- Errol Morris
- 1988-08-25
A film that exposes the flawed justice system and the murder of a Dallas police officer. The director uses reenactments, interviews, and music to create a compelling case for Randall Dale Adams' innocence.
Watch the acclaimed film that exposed a wrongful conviction and changed the course of justice. The Thin Blue Line is a masterpiece of journalism, drama, and music by Philip Glass.
