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Mississippi Burning (1988)

โ€œ1964. When America was at war with itself.โ€

7.7/10 ยท 2,031 votes 2h 8m r ThrillerDramaCrimeMystery

#7 of 68 films from 1988 #134 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Alan Parker ยท Written by Chris Gerolmo

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Overview

Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence in a small Southern town where segregation divides black and white. The younger agent trained in FBI school runs up against the small town ways of his partner, a former sheriff.

Cast

Gene Hackmanas Agent Rupert Anderson
Willem Dafoeas Agent Alan Ward
Frances McDormandas Mrs. Pell
Brad Dourifas Deputy Clinton Pell
R. Lee Ermeyas Mayor Tilman
Gailard Sartainas Sheriff Stuckey
Stephen Tobolowskyas Townley
Michael Rookeras Frank Bailey
Pruitt Taylor Vinceas Lester Cowens
Badja Djolaas Agent Monk
Kevin Dunnas Agent Bird
Frankie Faisonas Eulogist
Thomas B. Masonas Judge (as Tom Mason)
Geoffrey Naufftsas Goatee

Facts

Release dateDecember 8, 1988
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) โ€” longer as the 1988 average of 105 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$15,000,000
Box office$34,604,000 (2.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0095647

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Questions

How long is Mississippi Burning?
Mississippi Burning runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is Mississippi Burning worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 2,031 votes, which places it #7 of 68 films released in 1988 in this index (top 91%) and #134 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Mississippi Burning?
Mississippi Burning was directed by Alan Parker. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Pink Floyd: The Wall (1982), Midnight Express (1978), The Life of David Gale (2003).
Who stars in Mississippi Burning?
Gene Hackman as Agent Rupert Anderson; Willem Dafoe as Agent Alan Ward; Frances McDormand as Mrs. Pell; Brad Dourif as Deputy Clinton Pell; R. Lee Ermey as Mayor Tilman; Gailard Sartain as Sheriff Stuckey.
What is Mississippi Burning rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Mississippi Burning?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/43774.

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