In the Heat of the Night 1967
“They got a murder on their hands. They don’t know what to do with it.”
What is In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night is a film first released in 1967. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1967
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 109 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 2, 1967
- Studios
- United Artists, The Mirisch Company
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Updated
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Overview
In the Heat of the Night is a film first released in 1967. Catalogued under Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by United Artists, The Mirisch Company. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Philadelphia detective is wrongly arrested for murder in a racist Mississippi town.”
- Engaging mystery plot
- Strong character partnership
- Contains themes of racism
Watch it if you enjoy classic crime and mystery dramas.
This film deals with themes of murder and racial tension.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 1967.
Who is the main detective?
African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs.
Who is the police chief of Sparta, Mississippi?
Bill Gillespie.
What genres are associated with the film?
It spans crime, drama, mystery, and thriller genres.
Who directed the film?
Norman Jewison.