In the Heat of the Night

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 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.

Tagline

“They got a murder on their hands. They don’t know what to do with it.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Director

Norman Jewison

Original Language

EN

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 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.

Who directed In the Heat of the Night?

In the Heat of the Night was directed by Norman Jewison.

When was In the Heat of the Night released?

In the Heat of the Night was released on August 2, 1967.

How long is In the Heat of the Night?

In the Heat of the Night has a runtime of 1h 49m.

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