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Black Philadelphia detective Virgil Tibbs helps a redneck Southern sheriff solve a murder in this riveting study in racism that still strikes a chord. Rod Steiger won a Best Actor Oscar for his turn as the put-upon lawman who comes to respect Tibbs.

Cast

Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Lee Grant, Larry Gates, James Patterson, William Schallert, Beah Richards, Peter Whitney, Kermit Murdock, Larry D. Mann, Matt Clark

Director

Norman Jewison

ClassicsClassic DramasCrime DramasMystery

Format

DVD

Screen

Widescreen 1.85:1

Subtitles

French, Spanish (Neutral)

CC

Yes

Audio

English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, French: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Rating

NR - Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.