Review of In the Heat of the Night (1967) by Andrew N — 28 Jan 2008

Good solid movie. Sidney Poitier kicks ass.

This review of In the Heat of the Night (1967) was written by Andrew N on 28 Jan 2008.

In the Heat of the Night has generally received very positive reviews.

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