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The Thin Blue Line

  • TV Movie
  • 1966
  • 1h
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The Thin Blue Line (1966)
Documentary

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.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.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
    • David H. Vowell
    • Bud Wiser
  • Star
    • Van Heflin
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    • Director
      • William Friedkin
    • Writers
      • William Friedkin
      • David H. Vowell
      • Bud Wiser
    • Star
      • Van Heflin
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      • William Friedkin
    • Writers
      • William Friedkin
      • David H. Vowell
      • Bud Wiser
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    • Release date
      • September 3, 1966 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • US-Polizei im Kreuzverhör
    • Production companies
      • American Broadcasting Company (ABC)
      • David L. Wolper Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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