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The Thin Blue Line(1988)
Status: Released
Date: 1988-08-28
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Time: 1h 43m
Overview:
Errol Morris's unique documentary dramatically re-enacts the crime scene and investigation of a police officer's murder in Dallas.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Revenue: $1,209,846.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Third Floor Productions
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