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    In the Heat of the Night (1967) Starring Sidney Poitier

    MGM

    Sidney Poitier leads the way in one of the first black action films ever, in some ways (but not all) a precursor to the 'blaxploitation' genre that was to follow beginning with Super Fly, Shaft et al.

    A black Philadelphia detective becomes involved in a murder case in a small, bigoted southern town, much to the chagrin of the local, redneck police chief. An excellent production, adapted by Stirling Silliphant from John Ball's novel. Academy Award Nominations: 7, including Best Director.

    What a film!

    Region 2 (Europe)

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