In the Heat of the Night

Content Warnings

Overall Severity: ๐ŸŸก 45/100
Total warning time: 1m 35s
Sex/Nudity: ๐ŸŸข 10/100 (15s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:45:30 - 00:45:45] Brief suggestive dialogue about a woman's reputation.
Drug Use: ๐ŸŸข 5/100 (15s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 10/100 [01:10:15 - 01:10:30] A character is seen smoking a cigarette.
Violence: ๐ŸŸก 60/100 (50s)
  • ๐ŸŸก 40/100 [00:20:10 - 00:20:30] A character is slapped in the face.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 80/100 [01:30:45 - 01:31:15] A violent confrontation involving punches and a gun.
Strong Language: ๐ŸŸก 30/100 (15s)
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [00:15:20 - 00:15:25] Use of the word 'hell'.
  • ๐ŸŸข 20/100 [01:05:50 - 01:05:55] Use of the word 'damn'.
  • ๐Ÿ”ด 70/100 [01:45:10 - 01:45:15] Use of a racial slur.
Year: 1967
Certificate: U
Runtime: 110 min
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
IMDB: 7.9
Meta Score: 75
Votes: 67804
Gross: 24,379,978
Director: Norman Jewison
Stars: Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Lee Grant
Overview: A black police detective is asked to investigate a murder in a racially hostile southern town.

Movie FAQ

Q: Who directed the movie 'In the Heat of the Night' (1967)?
A: The movie was directed by Norman Jewison.
Q: What is the plot of 'In the Heat of the Night' (1967)?
A: The film follows Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier), a Black detective from Philadelphia, who becomes involved in a murder investigation in a racially tense small town in Mississippi. He teams up with the local police chief, Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger), to solve the case.
Q: What awards did 'In the Heat of the Night' (1967) win?
A: The film won five Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Rod Steiger, and Best Adapted Screenplay. It also received critical acclaim for its performances and social commentary.
Q: How does 'In the Heat of the Night' (1967) address racial issues?
A: The film tackles racial prejudice head-on, depicting the challenges faced by Virgil Tibbs as a Black man in the racially segregated South. His interactions with the townspeople and Chief Gillespie highlight themes of racism, dignity, and justice.
Q: Who are the main actors in 'In the Heat of the Night' (1967)?
A: The main actors are Sidney Poitier as Virgil Tibbs, Rod Steiger as Chief Bill Gillespie, Warren Oates as Officer Sam Wood, and Lee Grant as Mrs. Colbert.