The murder mystery is humdrum but the race politics, complex characters and performances of Poitier and Steiger turn a forgettable thriller into a classic.
This review of In the Heat of the Night (1967) was written by Stewart W on 05 Feb 2012.
In the Heat of the Night has generally received very positive reviews.
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