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.
The Thin Blue Line has generally received very positive reviews.
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The Thin Blue Line was released in 1988 and has generally received very positive reviews.
Online reviewers have written 346 reviews, giving The Thin Blue Line (1988) an average rating of 82%.
Overall, cinema-goers and film critics broadly agree on the merits of the movie, with critics giving it an average score of 87% and users giving an average score of 85%.
With a score of 82%, The Thin Blue Line is above the average Cinafilm score for movies made in 1988, which stands at 57%.
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