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The Thin Pink Line (1998)

Movie ★ 4.7 106 min

Comedy

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.

Joe Dietl Director Michael Irpino Director Michael Irpino Writer Joe Dietl Writer

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Quick facts

Released
October 7, 1998
Runtime
106 min
IMDb
tt0171825
Country
United States
Language
English
Studio
Parthenon Entertainment

Themes

Cast

Rob Helms Kevin Langstrom Bruce Daniels Bruce Daniels Randall Overbee Joe Dietl Joe Dietl Royce Cannon Carrie Aizley Carrie Aizley Jocelyn Silverberg Diane Delano Diane Delano Sgt. Dot Jenkins Michael Irpino Chauncey Ledbetter Kathy Jensen Suzy Pleasant Jennifer Aniston Jennifer Aniston Clove Andrea Bendewald Andrea Bendewald Dust Tate Donovan Tate Donovan Simon Nora Dunn Nora Dunn Sandy Delongpre Taylor Negron Taylor Negron Stewart Sterling Jeff Rosenthal Donald Elkins David Schwimmer David Schwimmer Kelly Goodich / J.T. Marcus Jacques Clerk Bill Escudier Flower Delivery Guy Mike Myers Mike Myers Tim Broderick Robin Ruzan Robin Ruzan Tammy Broderick

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Frequently asked questions

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 Joe Dietl, Michael Irpino.
Who stars in The Thin Pink Line?
The Thin Pink Line stars Rob Helms, Bruce Daniels, Joe Dietl, Carrie Aizley.
When was The Thin Pink Line released?
The Thin Pink Line is a 1998 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Thin Pink Line?
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