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In the Heat of the Night

In the Heat of the Night

1967
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 50m
An African American detective is asked to investigate a murder in a racist southern town. (imdb)

Directed by:

Norman Jewison

Screenwriter:

John Ball, Stirling Silliphant

Starring:

Lee Grant, Beah Richards, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Sidney Poitier, Scott Wilson, Larry Gates, James Patterson, William Schallert, Peter Whitney, Quentin Dean, Kermit Murdock

Franchise:

Mr. Tibbs

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Country:

USA

Language:

English
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In the Heat of the Night

1967
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 50m
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leonardisLeonardis
Rated 17 Jan 2018
97
94th
This movie was just freakin great. It's age shows and I like that. It works for a movie like this. I wasn't alive when it came out, but I'm sure it was something to see in the 60s. The leads are extremely good and the supporting cast is as well, and I thought the story was really original and surprising, even if it's culprit is a little obvious. Some of the scenes are really well shot and the score is really good as well. Entertaining and really well-made.
Rated 17 Jan 2018
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 02 Dec 2020
95
91st
Recent film fans have been obsessed with the idea of "social thrillers"--which frequently are just horror films that torture black leads. This film is the real template for the concept. Jewison married Hollywood mystery motifs (towns as characters, displaced detectives, murder) with social obstacles of 1960's America (anti-black racism, abortion, wealth inequality). The filmmaking is amazing with two classic acting performances, quotable dialogue, conscious cinematography, and great music.
Rated 02 Dec 2020
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 21 Feb 2016
97
99th
Clearly the mystery takes a back seat to the obvious social messages and powerhouse acting from both leads. Considering this came out when there was active, open violence towards blacks trying to vote etc., it must have been something to see.
Rated 21 Feb 2016
eveeluneveelun
Rated 26 Mar 2008
73
52nd
Poitier and Steiger are great, portraying interesting and complicated characters - as a drama this movie works pretty well. As a mystery, though, it's kind of cheap - some characters act inexplicably just to draw out suspense, and there are leaps in logic that seem a bit contrived and forced, so the mystery's solution feels pretty unsatisfying.
Rated 26 Mar 2008
jasongirl67Jasongirl67
Rated 07 Mar 2019
75
69th
Very good film that's subject is still relevant today Rod Steiger is good as the sheriff of a back woods racist town Sidney Poitier ( in my opinion ) gives his best film performance he has a quiet anger that is palpable Classic tagline ......They call me Mr. Tibbs !
Rated 07 Mar 2019
terrymacterrymac
Rated 23 Nov 2016
88
96th
While the underlying detective story isn't wholly satisfying, the rest of the film has much to commend it. The character work from Poitier and Steiger is excellent, and the film itself is very well put together; direction, editing, sound all first-class. Tense, atmospheric and challenging, and well worth seeing.
Rated 23 Nov 2016
jebJeb
Rated 05 Apr 2009
99
95th
In the Heat of the Night is a potent and prevailing drama concentrating on the pessimistic and forbidding themes of racism. Sidney Poitier is unparalleled and prodigiously monumental as the enormously offended African American detective, while Steiger follows him up with a almost superior supporting role. With an assorted, diverse array of Oscars and nominations under its belt, it's undoubtly and absolutely a heavyweight candidate for best crime film ever made. One of the best thrillers ever.
Rated 05 Apr 2009
kasperlKasperL
Rated 06 Jul 2008
80
86th
Effective thriller. Good work from Poitier, but this is Steiger's flick.
Rated 06 Jul 2008
doctor7doctor7
Rated 26 Jan 2008
87
88th
I wouldn't consider this film dated so much as a depiction of racism of racism in the past, just like many films made now do. With that said it's fantastic. I haven't seen much with Poitier in it but after this I most certainly will.
Rated 26 Jan 2008
martrynmartryn
Rated 14 Sep 2018
97
98th
Steiger and Poitier playing against each other, with a compelling mystery set against the backdrop of racial tensions. This movie will always be relevant.
Rated 14 Sep 2018
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 12 Feb 2017
92
95th
A murder mystery in the deep south led by an out of town black police detective is the perfect setting for some fantastic character work from both Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger. The discovery of who done it, is ultimately unimportant to the real discovery the two main characters do about themselves and each other trying to successfully navigate the racial tension prevalent throughout the film.
Rated 12 Feb 2017
macswellMacSwell
Rated 18 Feb 2016
85
87th
The main investigation story takes a back seat in this Southern murder mystery, with the film's focus instead lying firmly on the begrudging relationship between a white police chief and a black detective. The racism theme is handled in an impressively thought-provoking manner, and the fantastic direction, script and pacing means there's never a dull moment. Steiger and Poitier are exceptional in their respective roles.
Rated 18 Feb 2016
carpetgiantCarpetgiant
Rated 29 Oct 2014
85
64th
Pretty good, but not quite "slap yo momma" good. Maybe "slap yo ignorant wealthy plantation owner" good, but just barely.
Rated 29 Oct 2014
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 22 May 2013
80
84th
Steiger absolutely owns the whole movie, he's just so good in this. Poitier is excellent too, and with so much of the movie devoted to one, the other, or both of them being on screen there is very little that can go wrong. The last 15 minutes feel a touch loose, and the mystery reveal is no bombshell, but "In the Heat of the Night" still holds much of its relevance nearly 50 years later, inspite of some dated moments. Engrossing viewing.
Rated 22 May 2013
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 05 Jun 2010
95
92nd
somewhat an artifact of its time, but a dramatically sound one. Jewison makes his points with care, always grounding conflicts in believable situations populated by well-drawn characters. What it lacks in subtlety, it makes up for in gripping storytelling. Steiger consistently plays the material a step or two off expectations, relaxed when others would bring heat, forceful when it seems that a quieter approach is called for. It's an exciting unpredictability that flows over to the entire film.
Rated 05 Jun 2010
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 11 Oct 2009
8
82nd
Doesn't pack as big of a punch today as I'm sure it did when it first came out. A bit dated, but still a fantastic movie. Some scenes are still pretty tense, like when the 4 guys corner Poitier in that building. I thought the solution to the mystery was a bit unsatisfying, almost too much of a stretch. Still, this is a worthwhile movie to see.
Rated 11 Oct 2009
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 25 Mar 2009
82
92nd
Nice Movie
Rated 25 Mar 2009
gritGrit
Rated 21 Jun 2007
86
92nd
One of those films that I would recommend strongly to anyone just on the acting brilliance alone. Classic crime drama.
Rated 21 Jun 2007
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 03 Jan 2013
74
74th
It works well as both a murder mystery and as a social critique of the racism of the day. However, while both aspects are well done, neither is done superbly. And of course Poitier is incredible.
Rated 03 Jan 2013
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 25 Dec 2012
7
58th
I'm glad they didn't dwell on the whole prejudice thing and just moved forward with the story, in which a cool-as-fuck Poitier has to muster the courage and assist a local police department made up mostly of racist, incompetent idiots in solving a small town murder. Not the strongest of all murder mysteries but still a neat cop drama...boy!
Rated 25 Dec 2012
begoniabolbegoniabol
Rated 01 Nov 2012
78
75th
Pretty good thriller, which is more about racism than the crime itself. Tense and infuriating moments, but the revealing didn't blow me away unfortunately. But still pretty good overall
Rated 01 Nov 2012
troothTrooth
Rated 12 Aug 2012
85
91st
This is the best Sidney Poitier movie I've seen so far. The murder mystery story is pretty good, but the best part of the movie is the tension present in pretty much every scene. I guess that'll happen when there's one black guy in pretty much the racist-est southern town ever.
Rated 12 Aug 2012
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 15 Dec 2011
86
91st
Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger give outstanding performances in this film. There are many scenes full of tension and the story is interesting all the way. I definitely recommend this drama.
Rated 15 Dec 2011
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 14 Oct 2009
90
85th
I THINK I'M RACIST AGAINST SOUTHERNERS NOW.
Rated 14 Oct 2009
nathandarkoNathanDarko
Rated 08 Aug 2009
80
52nd
Above average cop thriller.quiet good acting by Poitier
Rated 08 Aug 2009
ytadelYtadel
Rated 29 Jun 2009
8
93rd
An altogether solid mystery-thriller. Some of the racial message seems dated circa 2011, but it's important to acknowledge that '67 was a different time and what may be heavyhanded now was revolutionary then. Sidney Poitier dominates.
Rated 29 Jun 2009
seryxaSeryxa
Rated 09 Apr 2009
100
93rd
A tense and exciting thriller that also explores racism through the explosive clash of two contrasting personalities.
Rated 09 Apr 2009
gigglestickGigglestick
Rated 03 Mar 2008
100
96th
"They call me Mr. Tibbs!" Possibly Sidney Poitier's finest performance; even better than Lillies of the Field.
Rated 03 Mar 2008
willofgaiawillofgaia
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
58th
The moment where Sidney Poitier slaps the man in the greenhouse is one of the greatest in all cinema history.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
moribunnyMoribunny
Rated 21 May 2007
70
75th
Check out that god damn cast! Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger AND Warren Oates. One of the five Oscars awarded to this movie went to a well-deserving Rod Steiger, but the other cast members are awesome too. It also reaped Best Picture and Hal Ashby got Best Editing. The Academy actually had taste back in 1967. As a detective movie it's pretty humdrum, but as a drama it's SWEET.
Rated 21 May 2007
stainStain
Rated 14 Apr 2007
80
68th
Wonderfully '60s thriller. Sidney Poitier is great as usual
Rated 14 Apr 2007
kavuKavu
Rated 07 Jun 2020
92
97th
Excellent all around. Poitier and Steiger play off each other perfectly and Jewison directs with style.
Rated 07 Jun 2020
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 20 May 2020
50
35th
Poitier being in this racist southern town, though sometimes intense, isn't enough to make a movie great and the mystery just isn't written that well.
Rated 20 May 2020
auhasarderikauhasarderik
Rated 28 Apr 2019
9
93rd
A success in all it tries. And it's not an easy mix.
Rated 28 Apr 2019
nathanbatesNathanBates
Rated 31 Dec 2018
80
78th
A powerful film with simmering racism and classism as the main story, and a murder as the subplot (which mostly comes out of left field). The characters are so often holding back their emotions that you feel there will be an explosive confrontation, but then it eases back just enough to make you wonder if you really saw it correctly. Groovy soundtrack too!
Rated 31 Dec 2018
monisitMonisit
Rated 01 Oct 2016
87
79th
While the murder mystery aspect of the film sort of lacks, the characters more than make up for it.
Rated 01 Oct 2016
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 21 Feb 2016
89
82nd
Manages to capture both the obvious as well as the subtle aspects of racism. Great acting all around. Sidney Poitier is incredibly charismatic and magnetic and Rod Steiger shows the progression of his character, a good person waking from the racism he was conditioned to believe.
Rated 21 Feb 2016
modernmillieModernMillie
Rated 07 Sep 2015
85
82nd
The story is really about two different worlds learning to respect each other, rather than solving a murder. I wish "They Call Me Mr. Tibbs!" had followed him back to Philly because it sounds like there's more of a story there that we want to hear.
Rated 07 Sep 2015
timon88Timon88
Rated 02 Jun 2015
79
81st
In general, this flick has aged quite well, although the race-baiting dialog and situations strike one, almost 50 years later, as amusing. Poitier and Steiger are wonderful, and the uneasy bond they form by the end is quite moving. A wonderful way to pass a couple of hours.
Rated 02 Jun 2015
boomdiddlyboomdiddly
Rated 12 Oct 2014
93
95th
Poitier, as always, is on point and this is a well-written mystery.
Rated 12 Oct 2014
ocelotOcelot
Rated 08 May 2014
65
64th
A very effective film that manages to stand the test of time quite well. The resolution to the mystery is somewhat hap-dash, but the entire plot feels like an excuse -- in a good way. It's a movie about how insignificant racial tension is when it comes to, well, actual tension. Both the leads are great, of course, and their dynamic, along with the film's aesthetic, likely influenced every single 70's cop show. Best Picture? It's not The Graduate, but I'll allow it.
Rated 08 May 2014
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 26 Dec 2013
85
75th
The murder investigation itself is the most bland part of the drama. Its exploration into the different forms of hatred, including Tibbs' own retaliatory and blinding rage, is where this becomes a riveting tale. The scene in the greenhouse speaks to the banality of it while the scene with the mob speaks to the chaotic element. While the overt is certainly easier to notice, the covert is potentially even more sinister.
Rated 26 Dec 2013
debaser_iiDebaser
Rated 25 Apr 2013
90
55th
Suspenseful racial drama, tensions rise to their boiling points. Great acting all around. Loved this film.
Rated 25 Apr 2013
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 19 Nov 2012
77
73rd
Entertaining. Like others have said, it doesn't have as much of an impact today as it would have back then, but it still is an interesting film. Poitier gives a confident performance and Steiger is good. I also agree with others that the murder wasn't all that great.
Rated 19 Nov 2012
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 31 Aug 2012
80
81st
I love Steiger and his "chewing-gum" abilities.
Rated 31 Aug 2012
baggerBagger
Rated 13 Feb 2012
85
93rd
Surprisingly tight direction. Though the narrative hasn't aged awfully well, it speaks volumes about the direction that it never gets old or uintentionally hilarious.
Rated 13 Feb 2012
damildamil
Rated 24 Jan 2012
75
81st
It definitely reminded me of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) because they both deal with racial prejudice, star Poitier and were even released in the same year. Poitier is fantastic again, and the film is a pretty good murder mystery.
Rated 24 Jan 2012
fenixdownfenixdown
Rated 11 Jan 2012
78
66th
A very unique crime drama where the investigator is hated more than the perpetrator.
Rated 11 Jan 2012
josie19Josie19
Rated 05 Sep 2010
75
77th
IMO, not a great film, but the drama between Tibbs (Poitier) and Gillespie (Steiger) makes this memorable and enduring.
Rated 05 Sep 2010
hankhank
Rated 06 Jul 2010
90
93rd
Wonderful mystery, great portrayal of the deep south in that time-period. The slapping scene is totally awesome.
Rated 06 Jul 2010
filliganFilligan
Rated 15 Apr 2010
91
82nd
Everything we look for in a good film: intelligent, tense, powerful. I've heard people say once timely, now timeless. How perfectly apt.
Rated 15 Apr 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 09 Mar 2010
90
83rd
The mystery itself is not much to write home about, bu Poitier and Steiger are both magnificent. The complex interplay between the two of them make a good a script even better, helping to create a film that is not only about racism, but is also about pride, humility and learning to work together.
Rated 09 Mar 2010
mechatiggerMechatigger
Rated 04 Dec 2009
100
91st
Exciting, superbly acted and directed film.
Rated 04 Dec 2009
mykeMyke
Rated 30 Sep 2009
82
56th
A race tensed film about a black Philadelphia detective who was just passing by at a racist southern town at the wrong time. "They call me, Mister Tibbs!"
Rated 30 Sep 2009
ktappektappe
Rated 19 Feb 2008
98
94th
Poitier gives one of the most stirring, empassioned performances you will ever see. Far better than the TV series it inspired, this film is a must see if you are at all interested in interpersonal relationships between motivated characters. It's the cinematic equivalent of what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.
Rated 19 Feb 2008
medMed
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
63rd
Really worth seeing, even if it is a bit dated.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 24 Feb 2007
60
62nd
Great film.
Rated 24 Feb 2007
arossaross
Rated 29 Mar 2022
92
89th
Only on a couple occasions are you reminded that you're watching a movie made in the 60's rather than a more modern period piece set in the 60's. I thought it was a pretty amazing and well-done movie.
Rated 29 Mar 2022
ston3freen7Ston3_FreeN7
Rated 05 Mar 2022
95
97th
Great, often uncomfortable film that I feel is super important to watch. Poitier is great and I'm really surprised he wasn't even nominated for the role. He has a sort of quiet fury throughout the film that he only occasionally let's bubble up. His relationship with Steiger is interesting because the film never feels like it builds them into friends which is honestly for the better. Even scenes where they let their guards down Steiger inevitably turns back to racism like some sort of shield.
Rated 05 Mar 2022
evilmangoesEvilMangoes
Rated 28 Jun 2020
93
78th
A-
Rated 28 Jun 2020
fra_paolofra paolo
Rated 25 May 2020
62
69th
Very well made, but fifty years on one has to wonder if it flatters white people. I really liked Oscar-winner Steiger, whom others have accused of overacting. He juuusst keeps it under control.
Rated 25 May 2020
offlineozofflineoz
Rated 09 Apr 2020
85
83rd
Under Quarantine Film Reviews #32: The murder is not the focal point, instead it focuses on the dynamics between Tibbs and Gillespie. Dripping with anger and finely acted by the leads, you could switch the year to 2020 with very little changes.
Rated 09 Apr 2020
psimpsim
Rated 07 Mar 2019
76
54th
While the central whodunit mystery is not particularly compelling, the character dynamics between Poitier and Steiger make this film worth watching. Despite being over 50 years old, this film has more interesting things to say about racism (and does it better) than some movies that are coming out today.
Rated 07 Mar 2019
ceekay19Ceekay19
Rated 03 Dec 2018
70
54th
Virgil Tibbs: "They call me MISTER TIBBS!"
Rated 03 Dec 2018
mist600Mist600
Rated 24 Jul 2017
85
67th
Scored on years' old memories Need see afain to revise for sure
Rated 24 Jul 2017
thehynesthehynes
Rated 29 Aug 2016
54
42nd
Fairly standard unexciting Police whodunnit but with a huge layer of race/deep south prejudice heaped on top to make it seem more worthy
Rated 29 Aug 2016
boxcarsBoxcars
Rated 04 Jun 2015
8
71st
Dauntless and unstinting in its portrayal of southern racial tensions, "In the Heat of the Night's" themes continue to resonate to this day, overpowering any narrative deficiencies with effective tone and performances.
Rated 04 Jun 2015
sebbysebby
Rated 07 Oct 2012
75
84th
Dated in its way, but the leads are immensely great and the film, as a mystery, is tense enough to still be captivating.
Rated 07 Oct 2012
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 21 Aug 2011
82
80th
Jewisons's Sparta, Mississippi is a fantastic portrayal of a rough Southern town in the 1960s. Great atmosphere and wonderful acting by Steiger and Poitier. The plot is nothing to be amazed over, but, paired with the aforementioned, In the Heat of the Night is a true classic in the crime drama genre.
Rated 21 Aug 2011
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 21 Jun 2011
84
83rd
An intelligent and important piece, although the evolution of Gillespie is a bit odd and comes across as a bit contrived. In conclusion, Sidney Poitier is really cool.
Rated 21 Jun 2011
tonydaltonydal
Rated 14 Aug 2010
75
57th
The racial confrontations and stuff were a lot of fun; the murder mystery though was considerably less satisfying. I wasn't terribly surprised by the resolution (of course, their casting of Norman Bates' kid brother helped my sleuthing skills considerably); still don't really see why he did it though (unless it was just cuz he was a psycho). Wexler's a champ as always. Btw there sure are a lot of cockamamie country tunes to choose from! The classic "Mr Tibbs" line was ADR (I do believe).
Rated 14 Aug 2010
soaromsoarom
Rated 31 Mar 2009
90
78th
My only beef is, this is the third Poitier movie I've seen where he plays a gorgeous black man who makes all white folks around him look bad.
Rated 31 Mar 2009
svicciarellisvicciarelli
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
82nd
Fantastic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 11 Jul 2007
83
84th
A strong black character who doesn't say "Be-yatch", pull out a gun or make white people jokes that are just racist whichever way you carve it.
Rated 11 Jul 2007
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 22 Mar 2007
86
76th
Great crime mystery with phenomenal performances and a cool setting.
Rated 22 Mar 2007
velvet_croweVelvet Crowe
Rated 07 Aug 2024
76
84th
The movie is playing up a tired trope in anti-racism but I think it works here insofar that it's leaning into two conflicting moral virtues and for the token racist his views are challenged moreso by how the black man exists within his paradigm rather than on the simple virtues of the black man in question. The racial dynamics perhaps has more pump than the murder mystery, but I think latter is supplementary to the former. Is it a strong exploration of race? No. Is it a solid film about it? Yes.
Rated 07 Aug 2024
trewornanTrewornan
Rated 09 Mar 2024
80
92nd
Exceptional
Rated 09 Mar 2024
brrrpbrrrp
Rated 19 Feb 2024
80
87th
Very well made film and by the end the title, which words have been repeated in the theme song a few times over, comes to evoke a pretty strong sense that it equals more than its parts.
Rated 19 Feb 2024
doyler29doyler29
Rated 16 Oct 2023
80
68th
I'm not the biggest Norman Jewison fan, but this is a classy picture that creates a really vivid sense of time and place. The murder mystery itself is fraught with plot holes and the resolution is a bit underwhelming, but this film isn't really about solving the murder anyway.
Rated 16 Oct 2023
chadarnookchadarnook
Rated 18 Aug 2023
79
53rd
Strong in setting and character; lackluster in plot.
Rated 18 Aug 2023
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 19 Jan 2023
86
83rd
Little know fact, this is Katy Perry's 3rd favorite film. The song Hot N Cold is based on the dynamics between Tibbs and Gillespie.
Rated 19 Jan 2023
ccslickerccslicker
Rated 05 Jan 2023
90
68th
Steiger and Poitier give impeccable performances of material that could so easily go off the rails. Steiger toes the line perfectly as a bumbling racist who nevertheless possesses more good sense than the rest of his town despite his naked rage and cruelty. Poitier is both cocky and reserved in the way that only he could pull off. And there are so many little bits of business in this film that don't need to be there but add to the world-building beautifully. Simply a captivating film.
Rated 05 Jan 2023
stuie299stuie299
Rated 25 Jul 2022
80
60th
It's outdated, and kinda simplistic, but I still enjoyed it. Sidney Poitier and Rod Steiger are very good in this. The cinematography was surprisingly great in spots. Even if the screenplay doesn't really hold up it's definitely still worth watching. It's easy to see how this would have been an extremely important film back in 1967.
Rated 25 Jul 2022
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 14 Jan 2022
85
78th
Em honra do grande Sidney Poitier (1927 - 2022). https://letterboxd.com/ladyspiggott/film/in-the-heat-of-the-night/ BlurayRip no MakingOff
Rated 14 Jan 2022
barnowlBarnowl
Rated 20 Dec 2021
99
90th
Flawless and important film that spawned one of my dad's favorite TV shows.
Rated 20 Dec 2021
dolphinspursDolphinSpurs
Rated 12 Apr 2021
70
28th
I actually thought I liked this movie more than my rating system scored. Poitier and Steiger deserved all their plaudits for embodying their roles as the urbane black cop forced to assist a Southern white police chief in his small-town murder investigation. The ugly tension of racism crackles throughout the script and screen; in the way Poitier is repeatedly called "boy," and in the stoic manner he goes about his business. The plot, though tense, is really an afterthought of the two leads.
Rated 12 Apr 2021
zanginZangin
Rated 08 May 2020
60
37th
Very effective at visualizing the effective bondage of racism, both at the institutional and the personal level. However, the murder mystery plot is very under-developed and clearly constructed just as an excuse to explore these racial themes, which leads to the climax feeling confusing and unsatisfying.
Rated 08 May 2020
emre_eEmre E.
Rated 17 Jan 2020
85
78th
Mississippi'nin her bireyi iğrenç bir ırkçı olan“Sparta”isimli kasabasında geçen filmde,Siyahi bir polis olan Virgil’in özgüveni,cesareti ve kararlığı ile bir cinayeti çözme çabasını izliyoruz.Film,polisiye hikayesinin arka planında ırkçılığın ne denli kötü bir hastalık olduğu belirtirken,çözümün karşındakini ön yargıları bir kenara bırakarak dinlemek ve doğru tanımaktan geçtiğini belirtiyor.
Rated 17 Jan 2020
kito1kito1
Rated 10 Oct 2019
50
24th
Resting a bit too much on the white people being idiots. Besides that, there is no interesting story or developments.
Rated 10 Oct 2019
snufkin88Snufkin88
Rated 29 Jul 2019
79
71st
If this were a pie it would have a tasteless middle and a crust to die for. The hackneyed plot goes nowhere satisfying and the cartoon hillybillies spoil the mix further but there are moments of pure beauty in this film, the chemistry between the leads being the frontrunner, highlighted by a memorable scene about loneliness between a white man from the south and a black man from the north. Where it ventures away from the whodunnit story it shines, the playful, comedic moments are hilarious.
Rated 29 Jul 2019
neonmanNeonman
Rated 14 Feb 2019
75
51st
Enjoyable enough, if seemingly of its time. Has enough of the light and dark (err, I mean tonally) to make it feel genuine and even-handed -- even if this story doesn't seem too new and the racial politics aren't as relevant, it still plays out with some thriller justice gusto, accentuated by some fine acting, writing, and that good ol' grimy cinematography of New Hollywood.
Rated 14 Feb 2019
letskillrobotsletskillrobots
Rated 14 Feb 2019
29
87th
Pretty sure you're not supposed to say the N word that much
Rated 14 Feb 2019
yiannosYiannos
Rated 20 May 2018
63
54th
It's customary to refer to this film as dated, but I suspect aspects of it might have been far fetched, perhaps even laughable, back in 1967. Steiger won an academy award for his performance as a brash and racist cop, but he is a caricature that's hard to take seriously, even if he is not bad per se. Poitier is solid but one note. None of the actors do their best work, but they are effective as an ensemble, and it builds a certain amount of power, although it never lands any truly fatal blows.
Rated 20 May 2018
darrenDarren
Rated 11 Sep 2017
65
36th
I'm not 100% into movies like this (although it being made in 1967 gives it some points) where an examination of racism means "white person treats POC like a human" and then the POC character has to always concede that they have biases that are of equal footing when it ain't even close. Great performances tho.
Rated 11 Sep 2017
capodelnullacapodelnulla
Rated 10 Mar 2017
70
57th
şaşırtıcı biçimde iyi yaşlanmış film. dedektiflik hikayesi kurulan bağlantılardaki atlamalar ve diğer temassızlıklar sebebiyle pek tatmin edici olmasa da iki karakterin hikayesi olarak görünce bir şekilde ona derinlik katar olmuş. sıkı bir polis draması.
Rated 10 Mar 2017
drrobertdr_Robert
Rated 26 Feb 2017
4
77th
Lite speciellt att se den utomhus när ett rejält regnväder gör att jag - och de flesta andra - missar de första 20-25 minuterna... Välgjord om än ibland något övertydlig film med intressanta poänger. Rod Steiger gör ett fint porträtt av polischefen.
Rated 26 Feb 2017
ribcageribcage
Rated 22 Nov 2016
66
48th
Falls into the category of great history, average entertainment. Extra points for how awesome poitier is
Rated 22 Nov 2016
montycircusMontyCircus
Rated 28 Dec 2014
40
38th
The entire plot is just a flimsy excuse to watch Sidney Poitier abused by racists. Over. And over. And over again. And that's not entertaining or enlightening. This, like 12 Years a Slave is an "important" movie that left me cold.
Rated 28 Dec 2014
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 03 May 2013
70
43rd
cinayet, dedektiflik, zenci polis, irkcilik, polis, polisiye, (ABD'nin güneyindeki Saprta kasabasinda Mr. Colbert isimli bir girisimci isadami öldürülür. İstasyonda bekleyen Virgil Tibbs, polis trafindan göz altina alinir. Fakat kendisi de ülkenin kuzeyinde çalisan bir polistir ve cinayet konusunda uzmandir. Kendisini bu cinayeti çözmek durumunda bulur. Bu arada kasabali bu zenci polise pek iyi davranmayacaktir.) Finalde bir iki hata var. Film boyunca önden darbe deniyordu arkadamn cikti. P
Rated 03 May 2013
allan_kardecAllan Kardec
Rated 01 May 2012
83
8th
(bom)
Rated 01 May 2012

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