IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT (1967)

A northern negro detective helps a bigoted, white police chief solve a murder case in this story about prejudice in a small town in Mississippi.

The cast includes: Rod Steiger and Sidney Poitier; with Warren Oates, Lee Grant, James Patterson, Wuentin Dean, Larry Gates, William Schallert, and Beah Richards.

Seven Oscar nominations; five wins (Best Picture, Best Actor, Writing, Sound, and Editing).

Rod Steiger recieved the Best Actor Oscar for his performance as a the police chief.

Norman Jewison received a nomination for Direction.

The In The Heat of the Night Review

Best Picture Oscar Winner / Best Picture Index