The Thin Pink Line
“The Making of the Making of a Documentary”
Synopsis
A film crew in search of a new documentary project determines to find a wrongfully imprisoned death-row inmate. Enter Chauncey Ledbetter, a quirky and potentially gay prisoner convicted of murdering his high school show choir teacher. As filming of the documentary progresses, evidence increases that Chauncey might be guilty after all.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Rob Helms
Kevin Langstrom
Bruce Daniels
Randall Overbee
Joe Dietl
Royce Cannon
Carrie Aizley
Jocelyn Silverberg
Diane Delano
Sgt. Dot Jenkins
Michael Irpino
Chauncey Ledbetter
Kathy Jensen
Suzy Pleasant
Jennifer Aniston
Clove
Andrea Bendewald
Dust
Tate Donovan
Simon
Nora Dunn
Sandy Delongpre
Taylor Negron
Stewart Sterling
Jeff Rosenthal
Donald Elkins
David Schwimmer
Kelly Goodich / J.T.
Marcus Jacques
Clerk
Bill Escudier
Flower Delivery Guy
Mike Myers
Tim Broderick
Robin Ruzan
Tammy Broderick
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Irpino, Joe Dietl
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Irpino, Joe Dietl
- Original Score
- Barry Coffing
- Original Title
- The Thin Pink Line
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Parthenon Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Irpino, Joe Dietl
Michael Irpino, Joe Dietl
Barry Coffing
Alex Vendler
Nicholas Eliopoulos
Robert M. Rossini, Brett W. Nemeroff, Bob J. Rossini, Michael Irpino, Joe Dietl
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Irpino
Director
Joe Dietl
Director
Michael Irpino
Writer
Joe Dietl
Writer
Brett W. Nemeroff
Producer
Bob J. Rossini
Producer
Michael Irpino
Producer
Rodney Munoz
Costume Design
Kathleen B. Cooper
Production Design
Barry Coffing
Original Music Composer
Alex Vendler
Director of Photography
Joe Dietl
Producer
Nicholas Eliopoulos
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Thin Pink Line
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Thin Pink Line about?
A film crew in search of a new documentary project determines to find a wrongfully imprisoned death-row inmate. Enter Chauncey Ledbetter, a quirky and potentially gay prisoner convicted of murdering his high school show choir teacher. As filming of the documentary progresses, evidence increases that Chauncey might be guilty after all.
Who directed The Thin Pink Line?
The Thin Pink Line was directed by Michael Irpino, Joe Dietl.
Who stars in The Thin Pink Line?
The principal cast of The Thin Pink Line includes Rob Helms, Bruce Daniels, Joe Dietl, Carrie Aizley, Diane Delano.
When was The Thin Pink Line released and how long is it?
The Thin Pink Line was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for The Thin Pink Line?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Thin Pink Line was composed by Barry Coffing.