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In the Heat of the Night (1967)

Movie110 minRated Approved

IMDb7.9/ 10CTV score7.8/ 10

Where to watch In the Heat of the Night in Australia

In the Heat of the Night is free to watch in Australia on 7plus. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

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About In the Heat of the Night

An African American detective is asked to investigate a murder in a racist southern town.

Year
1967
Genres
Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Runtime
110 min
Rated
Approved
Director
Norman Jewison
Top cast
Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Lee Grant

In the Heat of the Night release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release
DVD and Blu-ray in Australia

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of In the Heat of the Night

  • Sidney Poitieras Det. Virgil Tibbs
  • Rod Steigeras Police Chief Bill Gillespie
  • Warren Oatesas Deputy Sam Wood
  • Lee Grantas Mrs. Leslie Colbert
  • Larry Gatesas Eric Endicott
  • James Pattersonas Mr. Purdy
  • William Schallertas Mayor Schubert
  • Beah Richardsas Mama Caleba
  • Peter Whitneyas Deputy Courtney
  • Kermit Murdockas Henderson
  • Larry D. Mannas Watkins
  • Matt Clarkas Packy Harrison
  • Arthur Maletas Ulam
  • Fred Stewartas Dr. Stuart
  • Quentin Deanas Delores Purdy
Director
Norman Jewison
Screenplay
Stirling Silliphant
Novel
John Ball
Producer
Walter Mirisch
Original Music Composer
Quincy Jones
Director of Photography
Haskell Wexler

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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No, In the Heat of the Night is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is free on 7plus.

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Can I rent or buy In the Heat of the Night in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy In the Heat of the Night in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $14.99).