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A classic mystery thriller starring Sidney Poitier as a black detective in a racist Mississippi town. The film won five Oscars and explores the themes of racism, justice and prejudice in the US South.
- (84K)
- Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Norman Jewison
- 1967-08-02
In the Heat of the Night is a 1967 American neo-noir mystery drama film directed by Norman Jewison, produced by Walter Mirisch, and starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger. It tells the story of Virgil Tibbs (Poitier), a Black police detective from Philadelphia, who becomes embroiled in a murder investigation in a small town in Mississippi.
A classic crime drama starring Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger as a black detective and a racist sheriff in a small-town murder case. Read critics' reviews, watch the trailer, and find out where to rent or buy the movie online.
- (1.2K)
- Sidney Poitier
- Norman Jewison
- Crime, Drama, Mystery & Thriller
A classic suspense film starring Sidney Poitier as a black detective in the South. Learn about the plot, cast, awards, photos, videos and more on Turner Classic Movies.
- Norman Jewison, Newt Arnold, Terry Morse Jr.
- Sidney Poitier
A black Philadelphia detective helps a racist Mississippi police chief solve a murder case in a racially hostile town. The plot follows his investigation, his encounters with prejudice and violence, and his friendship with the chief.
Feb 21, 2021 · 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....
- 3 min
- 226.7K
- Amazon MGM Studios
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A classic 1967 thriller about a black detective (Sidney Poitier) and a racist sheriff (Rod Steiger) solving a murder in Mississippi. Learn about the film's production, legacy, and special features on this Criterion Collection web page.