---
title: "In the Heat of the Night"
year: 1967
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/in-the-heat-of-the-night-1967"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 10633
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 109
community_rating: 7.7
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# In the Heat of the Night (1967) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/in-the-heat-of-the-night-1967

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Philadelphia detective is wrongly arrested for murder in a racist Mississippi town."

### Why Watch
- Engaging mystery plot
- Strong character partnership

### Caveats & Content Note
- Contains themes of racism
- Tone & Suitability: This film deals with themes of murder and racial tension.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, drama, mystery, thriller

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/in-the-heat-of-the-night-1967#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Norman Jewison
- **Networks / Studios**: United Artists, The Mirisch Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **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*
- **William Schallert** as *Mayor Schubert*
- **Scott Wilson** as *Harvey Oberst*
- **Larry Gates** as *Eric Endicott*
- **James Patterson** as *Mr. Purdy*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of the film?
The film was released in 1967.

### Q: Who is the main detective?
African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs.

### Q: Who is the police chief of Sparta, Mississippi?
Bill Gillespie.

### Q: What genres are associated with the film?
It spans crime, drama, mystery, and thriller genres.

### Q: Who directed the film?
Norman Jewison.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [In the Heat of the Night — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/10633)
- [V žáru noci – Wikipedie](https://cs.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_%C5%BE%C3%A1ru_noci)
- [In the Heat of the Night (1988 - 1995)](https://www.sms.cz/serial/in-the-heat-of-the-night)

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