Film Details
[1967] / 100 min / 1.85:1
Discs: 2
Cast and Creators
Norman Jewison
Best Picture winner about a black police detective from Philadelphia who forces a bigoted Southern sheriff to accept his help with a homicide investigation after a wealthy Chicago businessman is murdered in a small Mississippi town. The film spawned two sequels and a TV-drama.
Experience Norman Jewison's groundbreaking masterpiece In the Heat of the Night like never before in stunning 4K UHD. Witness the clash of wills between a prejudiced Southern sheriff (Rod Steiger in an Oscar-winning performance) and a sharp Black detective (Sidney Poitier) as they navigate racial tensions and uncover the truth behind a murder. This landmark film, winner of 5 Academy Awards including Best Picture, remains a powerful and unforgettable cinematic experience. This special edition also includes the sequels They Call Me Mister Tibbs! and The Organization.