In the Heat of the Night 1967
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatAfrican-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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Virgil Tibbs
as Police Chief Bill Gillespie
as Deputy Sam Wood
as Deputy Courtney
as Mrs. Leslie Colbert
as Ralph
as Mayor Schubert
as Harvey Oberst
as Eric Endicott
as Mr. Purdy
Director:
Writer:
John Ball, Stirling Silliphant, Alan Bergman, Marilyn Bergman
Stars:
Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Peter Whitney, Lee Grant, Anthony James, William Schallert, Scott Wilson, Larry Gates, James Patterson,
Genres:
Crime,Drama,Mystery,Thriller
Release Date:
1967 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
109 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
In the Heat of the Night
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Virgil Tibbs
as Police Chief Bill Gillespie
as Deputy Sam Wood
as Deputy Courtney
as Mrs. Leslie Colbert
as Ralph
as Mayor Schubert
as Harvey Oberst
as Eric Endicott
as Mr. Purdy
as Delores Purdy
as Henderson
as Watkins
as Packy
as Mama Caleba
as Ulam
as Dr. Stuart
as Shagbag
as McNeil
as Charles Hawthorne
as Endicott's Butler
as Shuie
as Jess
as Fryer
as 1st Tough
as 2nd Tough
as Clerk
as Philip Colbert (uncredited)
as Ted Appleton (uncredited)
as Deputy (uncredited)
as Conductor (uncredited)
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