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The Thin Blue Line
The Thin Blue Line is a 1988 American documentary film by Errol Morris, about the trial and conviction of Randall Dale Adams for the 1976 shooting of Dallas police officer Robert W. Wood. Morris became interested in the case while doing research for a film about Dr. James Grigson, a psychiatrist known in Texas as "Dr. Death" for testifying with "100 percent certainty" of a defendant's recidivism in many trials, including that of Randall Adams.
Peak Community Rank
#9
Avg Position
#9.5
2 Lists
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Rankings Featuring The Thin Blue Line
#9
Contender: The Thin Blue Line (1988)
#10
Contender: The Thin Blue Line (1988)
Verified Entity DossierRanked #9 in Top 10 Best Documentary Films
Strongest in Film — avg #9 across 1 list
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Thin Blue Line's highest community ranking?⌄
The Thin Blue Line is ranked #9 on "Top 10 Best Documentary Films" — its best placement across 2 lists on top10grid.com.
How many top-10 lists feature The Thin Blue Line?⌄
The Thin Blue Line appears in 2 lists on top10grid.com, spanning categories including FILM, ENTERTAINMENT.
What category is The Thin Blue Line most known for on top10grid.com?⌄
The Thin Blue Line appears most frequently in the FILM category, most notably in "Top 10 Best Documentary Films".
