In the Heat of the Night
They got a murder on their hands. They don’t know what to do with it.
1967 PG-13 1h 49m
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.
Movie Details
| Original title | In the Heat of the Night |
|---|---|
| Release date | Aug 2, 1967 |
| Status | Released |
| Original language | EN |
| Country | United States of America |
| Certification (US) | PG-13 |
| Keywords | murder, thief, whodunit, small town, racism, poverty, police chief, stolen money, southern usa, racist, racial segregation, youth gang |
| Franchise | Virgil Tibbs Trilogy |
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FAQ
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 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.
When was In the Heat of the Night released?
In the Heat of the Night was released on Aug 2, 1967 (status: Released).
Who directed In the Heat of the Night?
Norman Jewison directed In the Heat of the Night.
What is the TMDB rating of In the Heat of the Night?
In the Heat of the Night has a TMDB rating of 7.7/10 from 1,301 votes.