DVD
In the heat of the night / the Mirisch Corporation ; the Norman Jewison-Walter Mirisch production ; United Artists ; screenplay by Sterling Silliphant ; produced by Walter Mirisch ; directed by Norman Jewison.
A black homicide expert is asked to help solve the murder of a wealthy businessman in a small town.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Edition: Fortieth anniversary collector's edition.
- Publisher: [United States] : Metro Goldwyn Mayer Home Entertainment : [2008]
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Based on a novel by John Ball. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1967. Special features: Commentary by Norman Jewison, Lee Grant, Rod Steiger and cinematographer Haskell Wexler ; "Turning up the heat: Movie-making in the '60's" featurette ; "The slap heard around the world" featurette ; "Quincy Jones: Breaking new sound" featurette ; original theatrical trailer. |
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Music by Quincy Jones ; "In the heat of the night" sung by Ray Charles ; director of photography, Haskell Wexler ; film editor, Hal Ashby. |
| Participant or Performer Note: | Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Lee Grant, Larry Gates, James Patterson, William Schallert, Beah Richards, Peter Whitney, Kermit Murdock, Larry D. Mann, Matt Clark, Arthur Malet, Fred Stewart, Quentin Dean, Scott Wilson, Anthony James. |
| Target Audience Note: | Rating: Not rated. |
| System Details Note: | DVD, region 1, NTSC, anamorphic widescreen (1:85:1), Dolby Digital. |
| Language Note: | English, French or Spanish dialogue; English or Spanish subtitles ; closed captioned in English. |
| Awards Note: | Academy Award, 1968: Best Actor in a Leading Role (Steiger) ; Best Film Editing ; Best Picture ; Best Sound ; Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | African American detectives > Drama. Race relations > Drama. Murder > Drama. Ball, John Dudley, 1911-1988 > Film adaptations. |
| Genre: | Fiction films. Feature films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Other Formats and Editions
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Public Library | DVD IN (Text) | 34455006546259 | Adult DVD Fiction | Available | - |
