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The Thin Blue Line (1966)

| Documentary | TV Movie 3 September 1966
This early film by William Friedkin is a documentary about the American police force and the difficulties they face in combating escalating crime throughout the country.

Director:

William Friedkin

Writers:

William Friedkin (story), David H. Vowell | 1 more credit »

Star:

Van Heflin

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Cast

Credited cast:
Van Heflin ... Narrator
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This early film by William Friedkin is a documentary about the American police force and the difficulties they face in combating escalating crime throughout the country.

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Documentary

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 September 1966 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

US-Polizei im Kreuzverhör See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

American Broadcasting Company (ABC), David L. Wolper Productions See more »
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Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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