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Mississippi Burning
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Mississippi Burning (1988) -- Two FBI agents with wildly different styles arrive in Mississippi to investigate the disappearance of some civil rights activists.
Mississippi Burning (1988) -- Two FBI agents with wildly different styles arrive in Mississippi to investigate the disappearance of some civil rights activists.
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Director:
Writer (WGA):
Chris Gerolmo (written by)
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Release Date:
27 January 1989 (USA) more
Tagline:
1964. When America was at war with itself.
Plot:
Two FBI agents with wildly different styles arrive in Mississippi to investigate the disappearance of some civil rights activists. full summary | full synopsis
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Awards:
Won Oscar. Another 15 wins & 16 nominations more
User Comments:
Sometimes rules need to be broken 9/10 more (127 total)

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128 min
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Interior shots in the Sheriff's Office, courtroom, and stairs from the courtroom were filmed in the old Carroll County courthouse in Vaiden, Miss. Built in 1905, the building was in such disrepair that crew and extras had to dodge falling bricks during filming. Though slated for designation as a National Historic Building, the courthouse has since been demolished. more
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Continuity: While interrogating Lester in a moving car, the background scenery suddenly indicates that the car is going backwards. This is evident as Lester looks over his shoulder and out the rear window. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Driver: Uh, oh.
Passenger: What is it?
Passenger: [seeing the car behind them] What do they want?
Driver: I don't know... just pass me... pass me...
Driver: [trying to identify the following car] Is it a cop?
Passenger: I can't see.
[they are hit from behind]
Driver: What the fuck are these jokers playin' at?
Rear passenger: Oh, they ain't playin', you better believe it.
[they are hit again]
Passenger: What're we gonna do?
Driver: I don't know... OK, hold on, you guys.
[he veers to a side road]
Passenger: There's a truck, too.
[the car behind them turns on its roof light]
Driver: Shit, it *is* a cop.
Passenger: Better stop.
Driver: OK, sit tight, you guys. Don't say anything; let me talk... All right? We'll be all right; just relax.
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Take My Hand Precious Lord more

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15 out of 22 people found the following comment useful.
Sometimes rules need to be broken 9/10, 14 April 2002
9/10
Author: The_Wood from slc

Alan Parker's Mississippi Burning is an unflinching look at racism in the South. This is a very difficult movie to watch, but it is well worth it, and a reminder of past events -- events that should never be forgotten. Gene Hackman gives a power-house of a performance, ripping up the screen in every scene. The film has a strong supporting cast as well, including the always dynamic Michael Rooker.

Many have complained about the death-wish like final act, but the final results are completely called for and necessary.

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