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In the Heat of the Night, 1967

Starring: Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger

Directed by: Norman Jewison

Written by: Stirling Silliphant

Language: English

Country: USA

Runtime: 109 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:8.0

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The mood of In the Heat of the Night is thought provoking, tense, and contemplative. The plot centers around reluctant partners, racism, and culture clash. It is a drama, crime, and mystery movie. Stylistically, In the Heat of the Night has a Hollywood tone. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It takes place, at least partly, in a small town. In the Heat of the Night is set in Mississippi. It happens in the 1960s. It is based on a book. In the Heat of the Night is known for being a classic, a masterpiece, and an Oscar winner. Note that it includes violent content.

Summary of In the Heat of the Night

African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger), the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi. After Tibbs proves not only his own innocence but that of another man, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Their investigation takes them through every social level of the town, with Tibbs making enemies as well as unlikely friends as he hunts for the truth.

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Language:	English
Country:	USA
Release date:	2 August 1967
Runtime:	109 min
Awards:	Academy Awards

Awards

Rod Steiger for Best Actor at the 1967 Academy Awards

Stirling Silliphant for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 1967 Academy Awards

Awarded Best Film Editing at the 1967 Academy Awards

Awarded Best Picture at the 1967 Academy Awards

Awarded Best Sound at the 1967 Academy Awards

Walter Mirisch for Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award at the 1967 Academy Awards

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Sidney Poitier

as Det. Virgil Tibbs

Rod Steiger

as Police Chief Bill Gillespie

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Theres not a movie today like this one, such a brilliant performance,i just love a well acted movie, excellent scrip,rod stieger,and sidney poitier,warren oats,every person in this film,you got my nomination.im buying this one.the only movie ive... Read and rate it

10.December.2010
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by: Trenton Davis
Trenton Davis rated this movie0/10

Classic and esstential

a truly great film. I watched it more than once and every time loved it even more. this is a sweeping social statement on racial bias and ignorance, and also an excellent mystery story. wonderfully acted and directed. strongly recommended. Read and rate it

28.December.2008
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by: Noa
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