In the Heat of the Night

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

19671h 49m7.7(1,301 votes)

CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

Synopsis

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.…

In the Heat of the Night (1967) is a crime, drama, mystery, and thriller film directed by Norman Jewison. It stars Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, and Warren Oates. The film runs for 1 hour 49 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 1,301 votes.

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Director

Norman Jewison

Cast

Sidney Poitier

Virgil Tibbs

Rod Steiger

Police Chief Bill Gillespie

Warren Oates

Deputy Sam Wood

Peter Whitney

Deputy Courtney

Lee Grant

Mrs. Leslie Colbert

Anthony James

Ralph

William Schallert

Mayor Schubert

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Where can I watch In the Heat of the Night?

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Who stars in In the Heat of the Night?

In the Heat of the Night stars Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, and Peter Whitney, and was directed by Norman Jewison.

How long is In the Heat of the Night?

In the Heat of the Night has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes.

When did In the Heat of the Night come out?

In the Heat of the Night was released in 1967.

What genre is In the Heat of the Night?

In the Heat of the Night is a crime, drama, mystery, and thriller film.

Is In the Heat of the Night worth watching?

In the Heat of the Night holds an average audience score of 7.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.