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Mississippi Burning

Mississippi Burning

1964. When America was at war with itself.

Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence in a small Southern town where segregation divides black and white. The younger agent trained in FBI school runs up against the small town ways of his partner, a former sheriff.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Mississippi Burning
  • Genres: Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
  • Release Date: 1988-12-08
  • Runtime: 128 minutes
  • Rating: 7.7/10 (1741 votes)
  • Budget: $15,000,000
  • Revenue: $34,604,000
  • Production Companies: Orion Pictures
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 3.6169
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Gene Hackman

Gene Hackman

as Agent Rupert Anderson

Willem Dafoe

Willem Dafoe

as Agent Alan Ward

Frances McDormand

Frances McDormand

as Mrs. Pell

Brad Dourif

Brad Dourif

as Deputy Clinton Pell

R. Lee Ermey

R. Lee Ermey

as Mayor Tilman

Gailard Sartain

Gailard Sartain

as Sheriff Stuckey

Stephen Tobolowsky

Stephen Tobolowsky

as Townley

Michael Rooker

Michael Rooker

as Frank Bailey

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Pruitt Taylor Vince

as Lester Cowens

Badja Djola

Badja Djola

as Agent Monk

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

Mississippi Burning - Trailer - HQ

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mississippi Burning?

Mississippi Burning is a Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1988-12-08.

Who are the main actors in Mississippi Burning?

The main cast includes Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, Brad Dourif, R. Lee Ermey, .

Where can I watch Mississippi Burning online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Mississippi Burning is available.

Is Mississippi Burning based on a true story?

1964. When America was at war with itself.

What is the IMDb rating of Mississippi Burning?

Mississippi Burning has an IMDb rating of 7.7/10 based on 1741 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Mississippi Burning?

The movie had a production budget of $15,000,000 and earned $34,604,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Mississippi Burning?

The soundtrack was composed by Orion Pictures. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Mississippi Burning filmed?

Mississippi Burning was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Mississippi Burning?

The total runtime of Mississippi Burning is 128 minutes.

Is Mississippi Burning suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Mississippi Burning?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Mississippi Burning.

Does Mississippi Burning have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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