Movie

The Thin Blue Lie

“In this city, cops are kings...and brutality reigns.”

★ 7.0(2)20001h 37m

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Good to know

Director: Roger Young
Release date: 2000-08-13
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Helfgott-Turner Productions

About The Thin Blue Lie

The Thin Blue Lie is a 2000 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Roger Young, starring Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid and Paul Sorvino. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Thin Blue Lie in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Philadelphia, 1976. The city of Brotherly Love is waging a successful war against crime led by its tough-talking mayor, Frank Rizzo. But a maverick investigative reporter, Jonathan Neumann, has heard some troubling rumors: stories of innocent people victimized by a "goon squad" of law enforcement officers.

Cast

Rob Morrow

Jonathan Neumann

Randy Quaid

Phil Chadway

Paul Sorvino

Frank Rizzo

Cynthia Preston

Kate Johnson

G.W. Bailey

K.C.

Al Waxman

Art Zugler

Beau Starr

Detective Marshall

Barry Wiggins

Detective King

Chuck Shamata

Vinnie

Louis Di Bianco

Deep Nightstick

Melissa DiMarco

Sandra Durano

Bruce McFee

Detective Harris

Themes & keywords

police brutalityjournalismpolice corruptionreporterexposéwrongful convictionwhistleblower

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Thin Blue Lie in United States?+

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Is The Thin Blue Lie on Netflix?+

The Thin Blue Lie is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Thin Blue Lie?+

The Thin Blue Lie has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Thin Blue Lie?+

The Thin Blue Lie stars Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid, Paul Sorvino, Cynthia Preston and G.W. Bailey.

When did The Thin Blue Lie come out?+

The Thin Blue Lie is a 2000 movie directed by Roger Young.

What genre is The Thin Blue Lie?+

The Thin Blue Lie is Drama film.

Who directed The Thin Blue Lie?+

The Thin Blue Lie was directed by Roger Young.