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In the Heat of the Night (1967)
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African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie, 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.
Cast
Sidney Poitieras Virgil Tibbs
Rod Steigeras Police Chief Bill Gillespie
Warren Oatesas Deputy Sam Wood
Peter Whitneyas Deputy Courtney
Lee Grantas Mrs. Leslie Colbert
Anthony Jamesas Ralph
William Schallertas Mayor Schubert
Scott Wilsonas Harvey Oberst
Larry Gatesas Eric Endicott
James Pattersonas Mr. Purdy
Quentin Deanas Delores Purdy
Kermit Murdockas Henderson
Larry D. Mannas Watkins
Matt Clarkas Packy
Facts
| Release date | August 2, 1967 |
| Runtime | 109 min (1h 49m) โ about the same as the 1967 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Thriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $2,000,000 |
| Box office | $27,379,978 (13.7ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt0061811 |
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Questions
How long is In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is In the Heat of the Night worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 1,290 votes, which places it #3 of 19 films released in 1967 in this index (top 89%) and #130 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night was directed by Norman Jewison. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Fiddler on the Roof (1971), The Hurricane (1999), Jesus Christ Superstar (1973).
Who stars in In the Heat of the Night?
Sidney Poitier as Virgil Tibbs; Rod Steiger as Police Chief Bill Gillespie; Warren Oates as Deputy Sam Wood; Peter Whitney as Deputy Courtney; Lee Grant as Mrs. Leslie Colbert; Anthony James as Ralph.
What is In the Heat of the Night rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for In the Heat of the Night?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/31713.