The Thin Blue Lie
“In this city, cops are kings...and brutality reigns.”
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.
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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
Joe Pingue
Detective Regossi
Michael Copeman
Jack Reynolds
Philip Granger
John Reilly
Hayley Tyson
Sharon Chadway
Patrick Patterson
Chief Inspector Golden
Christian Potenza
Danny O'Brien
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 2003
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roger Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Daniel Helfgott
- Original Score
- Patrick Williams
- Original Title
- The Thin Blue Lie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Helfgott-Turner Productions, Paramount Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roger Young
Daniel Helfgott
Patrick Williams
Donald M. Morgan
Benjamin A. Weissman
Daniel Helfgott, Janet Turner, Roger Young
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Young
Director
Daniel Helfgott
Writer
Benjamin A. Weissman
Editor
Jeff Ginn
Production Design
Donald M. Morgan
Director of Photography
Patrick Williams
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thin Blue Lie
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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 principal cast of The Thin Blue Lie includes Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid, Paul Sorvino, Cynthia Preston, G.W. Bailey.
When was The Thin Blue Lie released and how long is it?
The Thin Blue Lie was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thin Blue Lie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thin Blue Lie was composed by Patrick Williams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Thin Blue Lie?
The Thin Blue Lie holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).