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Film · Released
In the Heat of the Night
“They got a murder on their hands. They don’t know what to do with it.”
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In the Heat of the Night at a glance
In the Heat of the Night is a 1967 crime and drama film, running 1h 49m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel.
Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1967-08-02
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Director
- Norman Jewison
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.7 / 10 · 1,322 votes
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Synopsis
Feature filmAfrican-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie, the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi. After Tibbs proves not only his own innocence but that of another man, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Their investigation takes them through every social level of the town, with Tibbs making enemies as well as unlikely friends as he hunts for the truth.
Cast
14 names
Sidney PoitierDet. Virgil Tibbs
Rod SteigerPolice Chief Bill Gillespie
Warren OatesDeputy Sam Wood
Lee GrantMrs. Leslie Colbert
Larry GatesEric Endicott
James PattersonMr. Purdy
William SchallertMayor Schubert
Beah RichardsMama Caleba
Peter WhitneyDeputy CourtneyKermit MurdockHenderson
Larry D. MannWatkins
Matt ClarkPacky Harrison
Arthur MaletUlam
Fred StewartDr. StuartQuestions about In the Heat of the Night
Quick answersWhere can I watch In the Heat of the Night in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, In the Heat of the Night is listed on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is In the Heat of the Night suitable for children?
In the Heat of the Night is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is In the Heat of the Night about?
African-American Philadelphia police detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested on suspicion of murder by Bill Gillespie, the racist police chief of tiny Sparta, Mississippi. After Tibbs proves not only his own innocence but that of another man, he joins forces with Gillespie to track down the real killer. Their…
How long is In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night runs for 1h 49m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the In the Heat of the Night trailer?
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