28 Aug 1988
The Thin Blue Line
Errol Morris's unique documentary dramatically re-enacts the crime scene and investigation of a police officer's murder in Dallas.
Blood Simple
The owner of a seedy small-town Texas bar discovers that one of his employees is having an affair with his wife. A chaotic chain of misunderstandings, lies and mischief ensues after he devises a plot to have them murdered.
Top Billed Cast
John Getz Ray
Frances McDormand Abby
Dan Hedaya Julian Marty
Samm-Art Williams Meurice
M. Emmet Walsh Private Detective
Deborah Neumann Debra
Raquel Gavia Landlady
Van Brooks Man from Lubbock
Señor Marco Mr. Garcia
William Creamer Old Cracker
Bob McAdams Strip Bar Senator
Shannon Sedwick Stripper
Nancy Finger Girl on Overlook
William Preston Robertson Radio Evangelist (voice)
Holly Hunter Helene Trend (voice) (uncredited)
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