In the Heat of the Night
They got a murder on their hands. They don’t know what to do with it.
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: In the Heat of the Night
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Release Date: 1967-08-02
- Runtime: 109 minutes
- Rating: 7.6/10 (1140 votes)
- Budget: $2,000,000
- Revenue: $27,379,978
- Production Companies: United Artists, The Mirisch Company
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.2431
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
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
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Trailers & Clips
Detective Tibbs Outsmarts the Coroner | In the Heat of the Night (1967) | TCM
"I'm A Police Officer"
Train Station Scene
Autopsy Scene
TCM Big Screen Classics 55th Anniversary Spot
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is In the Heat of the Night?▼
In the Heat of the Night is a Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1967-08-02.
Who are the main actors in In the Heat of the Night?▼
The main cast includes Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Peter Whitney, Lee Grant, .
Where can I watch In the Heat of the Night online?▼
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Is In the Heat of the Night based on a true story?▼
They got a murder on their hands. They don’t know what to do with it.
What is the IMDb rating of In the Heat of the Night?▼
In the Heat of the Night has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 based on 1140 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of In the Heat of the Night?▼
The movie had a production budget of $2,000,000 and earned $27,379,978 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for In the Heat of the Night?▼
The soundtrack was composed by United Artists, The Mirisch Company. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was In the Heat of the Night filmed?▼
In the Heat of the Night was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is In the Heat of the Night?▼
The total runtime of In the Heat of the Night is 109 minutes.
Is In the Heat of the Night suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to In the Heat of the Night?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to In the Heat of the Night.
Does In the Heat of the Night have a post-credit scene?▼
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