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In the Heat of the Night

Name: In the Heat of the Night
Genre: Drama
Released: 1967
Duration: 110 min
Cast: Sidney Poitier, Ros Steiger, Warren Oates, Lee Grant, Rod Steiger

1967 Drama

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When a wealthy industrialist is murdered in Mississippi, the bigoted local sheriff is quick to accuse a black newcomer to town - only to learn his suspect is a highly respected homicide detective from Philadelphia. However, the duo are forced to put aside their mutual loathing and team up to track down the killer. Oscar-winning drama, starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger and Warren Oates

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Director

Norman Jewison

Actors

Sidney Poitier

Ros Steiger

Warren Oates

Lee Grant

Rod Steiger

Larry Gates

Part of: Virgil Tibbs Trilogy

In the Heat of the Night is a 1967 American mystery drama film directed by Norman Jewison. It is based on John Ball's 1965 novel of the same name and tells the story of Virgil Tibbs, a black police detective from Philadelphia, who becomes involved in a murder investigation in a small town in Mississippi. It stars Sidney Poitier. The film was followed by two sequels also starring Poitier, They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) and The Organization (1971). It was also the basis of a 1988 television series adaptation of the same name.