Review of In the Heat of the Night (1967) by Jennifer X — 26 Sep 2007

Rod Steiger is hillarious with that southern twain!

This review of In the Heat of the Night (1967) was written by Jennifer X on 26 Sep 2007.

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

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IDK if I shared this last night so either way I will now cuz its a true classic and approp for MLK weekend to view a slice of American history…

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