Mississippi Burning
1964. When America was at war with itself.
19882h 8m7.7(1,991 votes)
DramaCrimeMysteryThriller
Synopsis
Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence in a small Southern town where segregation divides black and white. The younger agent trained in FBI school runs up against the small town ways of his partner, a former sheriff.
Mississippi Burning (1988) is a drama, crime, mystery, and thriller film directed by Alan Parker. It stars Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, and Frances McDormand. The film runs for 2 hours 8 minutes. Audiences have made it strongly rated, with an average score of 7.7 out of 10 from 1,991 votes.
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Director
Cast
Gene Hackman
Agent Rupert Anderson
Willem Dafoe
Agent Alan Ward
Frances McDormand
Mrs. Pell
Brad Dourif
Deputy Clinton Pell
R. Lee Ermey
Mayor Tilman
Gailard Sartain
Sheriff Stuckey
Stephen Tobolowsky
Townley
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Who stars in Mississippi Burning?
Mississippi Burning stars Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, and Brad Dourif, and was directed by Alan Parker.
How long is Mississippi Burning?
Mississippi Burning has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes.
When did Mississippi Burning come out?
Mississippi Burning was released in 1988.
What genre is Mississippi Burning?
Mississippi Burning is a drama, crime, mystery, and thriller film.
Is Mississippi Burning worth watching?
Mississippi Burning 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.
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