In the Heat of the Night (1967)
Movie
1967
1 HOUR 49 MINS
Crime drama
Thriller
Mystery
A black Philadelphia police detective is mistakenly suspected of a local murder while passing through a racially hostile Mississippi town, and after being cleared is reluctantly asked by the police chief to investigate the case.
Cast & Crew
Sidney Poitier Virgil Tibbs
Rod Steiger Bill Gillespie
Warren Oates Sam Wood
Quentin Dean Delores Purdy
James Patterson Purdy, Delores' brother
William Schallert Mayor Webb Schubert
Lee Grant Mrs. Leslie Colbert
Scott Wilson Harvey Oberst
Matt Clark Packy Harrison
Anthony James Ralph Henshaw
Larry Gates Eric Endicott
Kermit Murdock H.E. Henderson
Khalil Bezaleel Jess
Beah Richards Mama Caleba
Peter Whitney George Courtney
William C. Watson McNeil
Timothy Scott "Shagbag" Martin
Jack Teter Philip Colbert (uncredited)
Alan Oppenheimer Ted Appleton (uncredited)
Norman Jewison Director
Stirling Silliphant Screenwriter
Walter Mirisch Producer
Haskell Wexler Cinematography
Hal Ashby Film Editing
Quincy Jones Music
Paul Groesse Art Direction
Robert Priestley Set Decoration
Alan Levine Costume Design
Lynn Stalmaster Casting
Del Armstrong Makeup Artist
Jim Henderling Production Manager
Howard Joslin Unit Production Manager
Newt Arnold Second Assistant Director
Terry Morse First Assistant Director
Richard Carruth Music Editor
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Sunday, April 13
A black detective helps a white sheriff find a criminal suspected of murder.
Monday, April 14
A black detective helps a white sheriff find a criminal suspected of murder.
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