In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night (1967) is a crime drama, directed by Norman Jewison. It stars Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger. It holds a mirror to racism and the struggle for freedom. The 109-minute film holds an audience score of 7.7/10.
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What In the Heat of the Night Is About
Norman Jewison's 1967 film follows a Black detective drawn into a murder investigation in Mississippi. At first he is taken for the suspect. He has to work with the local chief. The film makes racism its direct subject rather than its background; the narrative builds the forced cooperation between two men as its real matter. It won five Academy Awards including best picture, with Rod Steiger among the winners. The scene in which Sidney Poitier returns a slap was unusual for its time. Who it's for: those who like classic crime drama. Who it's not for: viewers troubled by the racist language of the period reported directly; the film does not spare it.
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What is In the Heat of the Night about?
Norman Jewison's 1967 film follows a Black detective drawn into a murder investigation in Mississippi. At first he is taken for the suspect.
Where can I watch In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, History Vault, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.
How long is In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night runs for 109 minutes (1h 49m).
When did In the Heat of the Night come out?
In the Heat of the Night was released in 1967.
Who directed In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night was directed by Norman Jewison.
Who stars in In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night stars Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Peter Whitney.
What is In the Heat of the Night's rating?
In the Heat of the Night holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 80 out of 100.
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