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In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
7.8
/10
1,210 Ratings

IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT

Directed by Norman Jewison
United States, 1967
Crime, Drama, Mystery

Synopsis

While on a trip back home in Mississippi, detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested for the murder of a prominent industrialist. His only crimes: being out late at night and being black. After some prodding by his boss, Tibbs joins forces with the bigoted town sheriff to catch the real killer.

Synopsis

While on a trip back home in Mississippi, detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested for the murder of a prominent industrialist. His only crimes: being out late at night and being black. After some prodding by his boss, Tibbs joins forces with the bigoted town sheriff to catch the real killer.