Review of In the Heat of the Night (1967) by Jameson W — 17 Feb 2014
"They call me Mr. Tibbs!".
Great film! Not really one i'd call a classic, but this is timeless piece that was completely ahead of it's time.
Released in 1967, during the Civil Rights movement, In the Heat of the Night is about a Black Philadelphia cop who gets involved in a murder case in a small rascist Mississippi town. The film dared to go where so many other films of the time dared not, and it's for that reason it will remembered forever.
Strong performance by Sidney Poitier, but the whole film is driven by the masterful performance by Rob Steiger! He definitely deserved the Oscar.
In the Heat of the Night is a great crime/mystery film! I recommend it to everyone!
This review of In the Heat of the Night (1967) was written by Jameson W on 17 Feb 2014.
In the Heat of the Night has generally received very positive reviews.
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