In the Heat of the Night is a 1967 American mystery drama film directed by Norman Jewison. It is based on John Ball's 1965 novel of the same name and tells the story of Virgil Tibbs, a black police detective from Philadelphia, who becomes involved in a murder investigation in a small town in Mississippi. It stars Sidney Poitier. The film was followed by two sequels also starring Poitier, They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) and The Organization (1971). It was also the basis of a 1988 television series adaptation of the same name.
In the Heat of the Night

PG-131h 49m7.9

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In a Mississippi town mired in racial tension, a Philadelphia detective's life is turned upside down when he's wrongly accused of murder. As he navigates this unfamiliar and hostile environment, the local police chief reluctantly seeks his help to solve the crime, forcing the detective to confront the dark secrets of the town and his own fragile reputation.

They Call Me Mister Tibbs!

R1h 48m6

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In the heart of San Francisco's bustling streets, a wealthy prostitute's life is tragically cut short, prompting Detective Virgil Tibbs to embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind her brutal demise.

The Organization

PG1h 48m6

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A determined police lieutenant teams up with a group of passionate vigilantes to take down a powerful drug cartel led by influential business executives in San Francisco.

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