The Thin Blue Lie (2000)
In this city, cops are kings...and brutality reigns.
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.
Director: Roger Young
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: August 13, 2000
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
Screenplay
Music: Patrick Williams
Cinematography: Donald M. Morgan
Editing: Benjamin A. Weissman
Production: Helfgott-Turner Productions, Paramount Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
police brutality, journalism, police corruption, reporter, exposé, wrongful conviction, whistleblower
More Films by Director: Roger Young
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Thin Blue Lie about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Thin Blue Lie?
- The Thin Blue Lie was directed by Roger Young.
- Who stars in The Thin Blue Lie?
- The Thin Blue Lie stars Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid, Paul Sorvino, Cynthia Preston, G.W. Bailey, Al Waxman.
- How long is The Thin Blue Lie?
- The Thin Blue Lie has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Thin Blue Lie?
- The Thin Blue Lie is a Drama film.
- Where was The Thin Blue Lie produced?
- The Thin Blue Lie was produced in United States of America.