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Format: DVD
Jan 2001
Not Rated
Recording Mode: Dolby Surround AC-3
Sound: Stereo, Surround
Closed Captioned
110 min.
Color
Extra Info: Contemporary Classics
UPC: 027616857927 |
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Movie Description
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. Academy Awards: 5, including Best Picture, Best Actor--Rod Steiger, Best (Adapted) Screenplay.
Synopsis
While on a trip back home in Mississippi, detective Virgil Tibbs is arrested for the murder of a prominent industrialist. His only crimes: being out late at night and being black. After some prodding by his boss, Tibbs joins forces with the bigoted town sheriff to catch the real killer.
Film Notes
Academy Award for Best Sound to the Goldwyn Sound Department.
DVD Features:
Region 1
Keep Case
Widescreen - 1.78
Single Side - Single Layer
Audio:
Dolby Surround - English
Dolby Surround - French
Dolby Surround - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary - 1. Norman Jewison - Director; Haskell Wexler - Cinematographer; Rod Steiger, Lee Grant - Stars
Theatrical Trailer
Industry Reviews
"...At the height of the civil rights era, it was volcanic..."
Entertainment Weekly - Entertainment Weekly Staff (01/11/2002)
"[T]his Oscar-anointed drama hinges on proto-CSI detective Virgil Tibbs..."
Premiere - Premiere Staff (04/01/2004)
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