The Thin Blue Lie (2000)

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Rob Morrow stars as investigating journalist Jonathan Neumann in this drama about police corruption in 1970s Philadelphia. When Neumann takes over the court beat for the Philadelphia Examiner, he quickly discovers wrongdoing at every turn, with cops beating suspects into often blatantly false confessions. As Neumann pieces together his story, he finds himself increasingly threatened by a posse of "goon squad" cops who tap his phone, break into his apartment, and even resort to physical assault.

R, 2 hr.

Drama, Television

Directed By: Roger Young

Written By: Daniel Helfgott

On DVD: Feb 11, 2003

Cast

Rob Morrow
Jonathan Neumann
Randy Quaid
Phil Chadway
Cynthia Preston
Kate Johnson
Paul Sorvino
Frank Rizzo
G.W. Bailey
K.C.
Al Waxman
Art Zuggler
Beau Starr
Detective Marshall
Barry Wiggins
Detective King
Chuck Shamata
Vinnie
Louis Di Bianco
Deep Nightstick
Bruce McFee
Joe Pingue
Michael Copeman
Philip Granger
Patrick Patterson
Ryan Black

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Director Roger Young keeps the suspense level low despite an intelligent screenplay by Daniel Helfgott.

June 23, 2003 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide

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Rather ordinary film, it's just so-so, nothing special, nothing bad. The acting is fine, the story is rather predictable and not as inspiring as it wants to be. Another one of those middle of the road movies.

February 26, 2007