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In the Heat of the Night (1967)
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An African American detective is asked to investigate a murder in a racist southern town. Director:Norman Jewison |
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Cast
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| Sidney Poitier | ... | ||
| Rod Steiger | ... | ||
| Warren Oates | ... | ||
| Lee Grant | ... |
Mrs. Colbert
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Larry Gates | ... |
Endicott
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James Patterson | ... |
Mr. Purdy
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| William Schallert | ... |
Mayor Schubert
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| Beah Richards | ... |
Mama Caleba
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Peter Whitney | ... |
Courtney
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Kermit Murdock | ... |
Henderson
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Larry D. Mann | ... |
Watkins
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Matt Clark | ... |
Packy
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Arthur Malet | ... |
Ulam
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Fred Stewart | ... |
Dr. Stuart
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Quentin Dean | ... |
Delores
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Storyline
Detective Virgil Tibbs is caught up in the racial tension of the US South when he is arrested after the murder of a prominent businessman. Tibbs was simply waiting for his next train at the station in Sparta, Mississippi and the confusion is soon resolved but when local police chief Gillespie learns that Tibbs is the Philadelphia PD's number one homicide expert, he reluctantly asks for his assistance. The murdered man, Mr. Colbert, had come to Sparta from the North to build a new factory and his wife and business associates immediately point the finger at Endicott, the most powerful man in the county and the one who had the most to lose if a major new employer comes to the area. Tibbs' life is clearly in danger but he perseveres in a highly charged and racially explosive environment until the killer is found. Written by garykmcd
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
They got a murder on their hands . . . they don't know what to do with it. See more »Parents Guide:
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Dans la chaleur de la nuit See more »Box Office
Budget:
$2,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Mono (Westrex Sound)Color:
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Ofcr. Sam Wood: Where you keeping the pie tonight?
Ralph Henshaw, diner counterman: I ate the last piece just before you came in.
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(uncredited)
Music by Quincy Jones
Lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
Performed by Owens Boomer Castleman and Michael Martin Murphey See more »
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The scene that took place at the sheriff's house featured dialog that came out of improvisations between Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger. See more »Goofs
Crew or equipment visible: In the scenes where Harvey is being chased through the woods, there are shots that are supposed to be from Harvey's POV as he looks around the woods. If you look at the bottom of the screen where you're supposed to see Harvey's shadow, his shadow is that of the cameraman with the camera clearly mounted on the shoulder. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Ofcr. Sam Wood: Where you keeping the pie tonight?
Ralph Henshaw, diner counterman: I ate the last piece just before you came in.
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"Foul Owl on the Prowl"(uncredited)
Music by Quincy Jones
Lyrics by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman
Performed by Owens Boomer Castleman and Michael Martin Murphey See more »
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