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In the Heat of the Night
1967
Norman Jewison
1967·Approved·
United States
United StatesAward tierGold
Metascore
A black Philadelphia police detective is mistakenly suspected of a local murder while passing through a racially hostile Mississippi town, and after being cleared is reluctantly asked by the police chief to investigate the case.
Cast
Sidney Poitier·Lee Grant·Rod Steiger·Warren Oates
Producers
Walter Mirisch
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
6 wins · 5 nominations
Wins (6)
Best Picture
Golden Globes, USA (1968)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Academy Awards, USA (1968)
Best Picture
Walter Mirisch
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1967)
Best Film
Best Screenplay
Golden Globes, USA (1968)
Best Screenplay
Stirling Silliphant
Best Actor
Golden Globes, USA (1968)
Best Actor - Drama
Rod Steiger
Academy Awards, USA (1968)
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Rod Steiger
Nominations (5)
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (1968)
Best Film from any Source
Norman Jewison
Best Director
New York Film Critics Circle Awards (1967)
Best Director
Norman Jewison
Golden Globes, USA (1968)
Best Director
Norman Jewison
Academy Awards, USA (1968)
Best Director
Norman Jewison
Best Actor
Golden Globes, USA (1968)
Best Actor - Drama
Sidney Poitier