# In the Heat of the Night (1967)

> A Black Philadelphia homicide expert and a prejudiced Mississippi police chief must overcome mutual distrust and racial hostility to solve a politically charged murder.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/5701

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
- Director: Norman Jewison
- Cast: Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Peter Whitney, Lee Grant, Anthony James, William Schallert, Scott Wilson
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0061811/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: tense, edgy, sardonic, classic crime night, social justice film discussion

## Synopsis

A gripping tale of justice in a racially charged atmosphere, where truth must prevail against prejudice.

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