In the Heat of the Night
"They got a murder on their hands. They don’t know what to do with it."
Originally released in 1967. In the Heat of the Night is a crime/drama film. directed by Norman Jewison.
Starring Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, and Warren Oates
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. 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 2, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (1,194 votes)
Budget
$2M
Production budget
Box Office
$27.4M
13.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sidney Poitier
as Virgil Tibbs
Rod Steiger
as Police Chief Bill Gillespie
Warren Oates
as Deputy Sam Wood
Peter Whitney
as Deputy Courtney
Lee Grant
as Mrs. Leslie Colbert
Anthony James
as Ralph
William Schallert
as Mayor Schubert
Scott Wilson
as Harvey Oberst
Larry Gates
as Eric Endicott
James Patterson
as Mr. Purdy
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,000,000
- Revenue
- $27,379,978
Production Companies
- United Artists
- The Mirisch Company
Frequently Asked Questions
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 hi...
Who directed In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night 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 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was In the Heat of the Night released?
In the Heat of the Night was released on August 2, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in In the Heat of the Night?
The main cast of In the Heat of the Night includes Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Peter Whitney, Lee Grant.
Is In the Heat of the Night worth watching?
In the Heat of the Night has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 1,194 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.