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In The Heat Of The Night [DVD] [1967]

DVD ~ Sidney Poitier

4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

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Actors: Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Lee Grant, Larry Gates
Directors: Norman Jewison
Writers: John Ball, Stirling Silliphant
Producers: Walter Mirisch
Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
Language English
Subtitles: Greek, Hungarian, Portuguese, Spanish
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: 15
Studio: MGM Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 3 Feb 2003
Run Time: 105 minutes

Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)

ASIN: B00007L3QZ
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 1,627 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)
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This 1967 film took home lots of Oscars for its fascinating drama about a Philadelphia detective (Sidney Poitier) who assists a redneck Southern sheriff (Rod Steiger) in solving a murder. A study in racism that ebbs a bit through the collective and shared need between a black man and a white man who don't want to be working together, In the Heat of the Night continues to strike a chord today. Steiger is a mass of snarling danger, Poitier a bundle of nerves covered in class. Norman Jewison (Moonstruck) directs with a keen feeling for the cultural and social atmosphere of the setting. --Tom Keogh

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5.0 out of 5 stars IN ADDITION, 28 Dec 2003

By	kezzez "kezzez" (london) - See all my reviews

Further to my earlier review I would like to add this about the DVD.
Firstly it is a bit of a poor copy that has been put onto disc but seeing that the film is over 35 years old that can be forgiven,
But the worst thing is that it is not presented in widescreen!! as the cover tells us it is.
This usually is not the end of the world but I find it so annoying when half the title of the film appears (according to the opening credits this film stars 'dney Poitier' & 'Rod Steig' & is called 'he Heat f The ight' there is nothing worse when you get 2 people in a scene talking to each other (on a train platform in this case) but you cannot see who the hell it is who is talking.
If you cannot get this in widescreen on DVD then the chances are somethinig has happened to the original reel and this was a video copy slapped on to a disc.
Very disssapointing but if you like the film what choice have you got?

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5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect illustration of racism being shown to be archaic, 18 Jul 2004

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In The Heat Of The Night is a classic because of the way it shows the 'power' struggle between old world values still in practice and the progression of human rights. Sidney Poitier is a revelation in this film, although his performance was aided greatly by Rod Steiger. The duo brilliantly show the friction of differing education, both school and moral, coupled eloquently with their personality similarities. Rod Steiger's constant struggle against his instincts and common opinion as regards Virgil Tibbs, is a very open and intriguing one.
The direction in this film is remarkable and subtle, with the clever use of music accentuating at the exact moments an avid viewer would want them.
The supporting cast held their own, with handy contributions all around, all helping to add to the community resentment towards Tibbs.
The plot was powerful but the presence of certain characters seemed a little tenuous. The characters almost seemed an inclusive to emphasise the obvious. For example, the visit to the cotton mill seemed to have no eventual purpose to the plot except the show the blatant bigotry that was implied by the rest of the film in a somewhat more reserved approach.
Aside from that minor blip, the film flows brilliantly and I highly recommend this film to all who want a damn good film with quality acting and direction. A must see classic of the 60's era.

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4.0 out of 5 stars IN HINDSIGHT, NOT WITHOUT WARTS, BUT EXCELLENT FOR ITS TIME, 6 Sep 2005

By	Shashank Tripathi (Gadabout) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

There's a handful of reasons Joe Modern viewer may dislike this film.

The pace is very late 60s, relaxed. There isn't much flab in terms of a background score or other ornamentation, in fact at times silence goes belly to belly with grating hissing noises (thanks guys, you cretins in the DVD transfer department.)

Technical shortcomings aside, the film is guilty of the biggest blunder that a film hinging its hopes on mystery can commit -- it fails to come clean to its audience, on several fronts. We never quite figure out why our detective knew many of the things he claimed to know. Simply being a hotshot homicide detective from "up north" doesn't quite cut it as an explanation.

But those gripes out of the way, I should say it is engaging to watch how the lack of cinematic accoutrements in those times wrung filmmakers to actually *think* about character development and screenplay. Most modern suspense thrillers could probably take this 1967 Oscar winner to the cleaners in terms of visual and technical snazz, but it does exceptionally well in cobbling together its setup: the feel of its small southern American town, the palpable racism of the town folk (which runs throughout as an undercurrent but never brims over), the misadventures of inept cops, the sentiments of victims and suspects, and so forth.

Given that, I'd more readily label this a police procedural slash drama, not a suspense thriller.

If you have so much as a passing interest in sleuthing and don't mind a somewhat grainy print (par for the course for most 60s films) this should certainly be a worthy rental. I'd also recommend "Mississippi Burning" and "A Time To Kill" to people who enjoy this film.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Truth, no matter what.
This is a film which shows us some great truths about humanity and in particularly does not hold back when it comes to showing discrimination on all sides. Read more

Published 24 days ago by Robert Hannent

5.0 out of 5 stars Searing stuff
Poiter has real on-screen charisma and he dominates this excellent film as Mr. Tibbs - you'll be blown away by his performance and an excellent, well-crafted and tightly-plotted... Read more

Published 1 month ago by Jim-Jim

5.0 out of 5 stars A step towards greater understanding
When this film first appeared it was seen as a major artistic statement on race and the issues of segregation. Read more

Published 5 months ago by Andrew N. Vargo

4.0 out of 5 stars Good, but should've been better
I don't think this is a technically brilliant film. I don't think it deserved the best picture Oscar ahead of either The Graduate or Bonnie and Clyde. Read more

Published 23 months ago by Lou Knee

5.0 out of 5 stars a classic of liberal American film making
This film won best picture Oscar in 1967. It was one of a number of distinguished liberal American films made at the time of the growth of the Civil Rights movement -'To Kill a... Read more

Published on 11 Feb 2007 by Mr. Ian A. Macfarlane

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Film
From the opening performance of "In The Heat of the Night", sung by the great Ray Charles, this film will grab your attention immediately and will grip you for the next hour and... Read more

Published on 16 Dec 2006 by S J Buck

5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping Murder Mystery
One of my top 20 of all time. I must have seen it at least 50 times on tv, vhs and so happy to own it on dvd. Rod Steiger and Sidney Poitier at their best. Read more

Published on 11 Mar 2006 by Amjad Pervaze

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
I can believe this film is forty years old !. The tension is there right from the start. It had me on the edge of my seat throughout. Read more

Published on 6 Mar 2006

5.0 out of 5 stars ROD STEIGER = PURE CLASS
APART FROM A RATHER DISAPPOINTING SOUNDTRACK I FOUND THIS FILM TO BE UNFORGETTABLE. I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE SCENE WHERE ROD STEIGERS SHERRIFF POURS HIS HEART OUT TO SID ABOUT BEING... Read more

Published on 6 Dec 2003 by kezzez

5.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the best movie ever?
As well as the above reviews of the social comment on racism, and the incredible performances of the two main characters, one of the biggest things in this movie is simply the... Read more

Published on 19 Oct 2003 by sing1espeed

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