The Thin Blue Lie (2000): Cast
The Thin Blue Lie is a 2000 drama directed by Roger Young, starring Paul Sorvino as Frank Rizzo, Rob Morrow and Randy Quaid. It runs 1 hour 37 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 37m (97 min)
- Director
- Roger Young
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Helfgott-Turner Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Thin Blue Lie About?
The premise of The Thin Blue Lie without spoilers.
In 1976 Philadelphia, police dominate the streets and brutality is commonplace. Mayor Frank Rizzo drives a hard‑line war on crime, yet investigative reporter Jonathan Neumann hears troubling rumors that a covert ‘goon squad’ of officers is victimizing innocent citizens, and as he digs deeper the city’s tough exterior begins to crack.
The Thin Blue Lie Cast & Characters
Paul Sorvino leads the cast as Frank Rizzo, with Rob Morrow as Jonathan Neumann and Randy Quaid as Phil Chadway. Directed by Roger Young; 24 actors are credited in all.
- Director Roger Young
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Paul Sorvino as Frank Rizzo -
Rob Morrow as Jonathan Neumann -
Randy Quaid as Phil Chadway -
Al Waxman as Art Zugler
Also Starring in The Thin Blue Lie
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- Joe Pingue Detective Regossi
- Jason Jones Prosecutor
- Philip Granger John Reilly
- Chuck Shamata Vinnie
- Michael Copeman Jack Reynolds
- Cynthia Preston Kate Johnson
- Beau Starr Detective Marshall
- Joanne Boland Sally
- Louis Di Bianco Deep Nightstick
- Richard Clarkin Scala
- Anthony Christian Potenza Danny O'Brien
- Bruce McFee Detective Harris
- Patrick Patterson Chief Inspector Golden
- Charles Officer Suspect #1
- Melissa DiMarco Sandra Durano
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- John Jarvis Desk Clerk
- Ryan Rajendra Black Alberto
- Barry Wiggins Detective King
- Hayley Tyson Sharon Chadway
More from Roger Young
More films directed by Roger Young, best-rated first: Lassiter, The Perfect Husband: The Laci Peterson Story, One Special Night and A Knight in Camelot.
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The Thin Blue Lie FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Thin Blue Lie, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Thin Blue Lie?
The Thin Blue Lie runs 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
When was The Thin Blue Lie released?
The Thin Blue Lie was released on August 13, 2000.
Who directed The Thin Blue Lie?
The Thin Blue Lie was directed by Roger Young.
More films by Roger Young Who is in the cast of The Thin Blue Lie?
The Thin Blue Lie stars Paul Sorvino as Frank Rizzo, Rob Morrow as Jonathan Neumann and Randy Quaid as Phil Chadway, among 24 credited actors.
Does The Thin Blue Lie have a post-credit scene?
No. The Thin Blue Lie has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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