A black Philadelphia police detective is mistakenly suspected of a local murder while passing through a racially hostile Mississippi town, and after being cleared is reluctantly asked by the police chief to investigate the case.
Academy Awards: Best Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Lead Actor (Rod Steiger), Sound award winner! Plus, Best Film Editing, Sound Effects nominee!
Edgar Allen Poe Awards: Best Motion Picture award winner!
National Board of Review, USA: Added to the National Film Registry in 2002!
4/4 Stars! “one of those classics that does not fade in the memory.” (Movie Nation)
5 Stars! “The historic and historical value of this film is immeasurable; it’s also a superior thriller” (Eye For Film)
Norman Jewison Tribute Retrospective throughout February!
-In The Heat Of The Night- the week of February 2
-Moonstruck- the week of February 9
-The Thomas Crown Affair- the week of February 16
-Rollerball- the week of February 23
*Please take note that doors open 30 minutes before showtimes. We encourage people to arrive early. We have a small box office, a small candy bar, and a single-screen cinema, meaning that when most of an audience shows up a few minutes before showtime, it causes a bottleneck. If possible, we appreciate you arriving a little bit early to pick out your seat and get your popcorn. Thanks for your help!