Talk:In the Heat of the Night (film)

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This article reads very strangely. The synopsis goes into detail about the plot of the first half of the movie, but when it gets to the slapping scene it just turns into a huge discussion of that, and the rest of the plot of the film is not even mentioned. 72.177.54.190 (talk) 08:36, 7 April 2009 (UTC)

Allmovie
Reference available for citing in the article body. Erik (talk) 20:09, 10 January 2010 (UTC)
 * ... plot synopsis, review, cast, production credits, awards

Terminology
The article uses "black" and "African American" in a sort of random arrangement, while the term "white" is used to refer to Caucasians. I believe, first of all, that hyphenated terms ending in "American" usually feature a kind of patronizing element. Secondly, if one is going to utilize said terminology, one should adopt it universally, such that where you might otherwise feature "blacks and whites" attending a film, you'd need to address "African Americans and European Americans" doing the same. Otherwise, there is nothing in the world wrong with sticking to the term "black" if "white" is still applicable. Neither hue has preeminence, or so we are to proceed, believe, and adopt - certainly per this picture. An encyclopedic entree should be devoid of opinion and bias. ____ — Preceding unsigned comment added by Jsteeber (talk • contribs) 22:53, 10 August 2014 (UTC)

Filming Location
Most of the filming of "In the heat of the Night", was filmed in Covington, Ga., and can be verified by exixting buildings etc..[ZAGriffin, Ga,Anthony R.Singletary] — Preceding unsigned comment added by 2602:306:B827:4750:9835:F18:456B:4457 (talk) 15:50, 9 March 2015 (UTC)

I find the comment regarding the filming location of "In The Heat of the Night" in Covington, Ga. is probably accurate for the Television Version with Carol O'Connor as Chief Gilespy, however, the movie version with Mr. Poitier, Mr. Steiger, and many of the Cast Members was mainly filmed in Sparta, Illinois, Freeburg, Illinois, Chester, Illinois, and other local sites. I was 17 years old at the time, I am presently 67 years old. How do I know this? Mr. Poitier, Steiger, Oates, and other Cast Members stayed at my Father & Uncle's Restaurant(Augustine's Restaurant & Augustine's Motor Lodge)in Belleville, Illinois approximately 15 miles from St. Louis, Missouri. The opening scene of the Murdered Victim was on the street of Sparta, Illinois (representing Sparta, Mississippi). The scene of Chief Gilespy chasing the potential murderer across the river bridge (sign indicating Mississippi) was actually the bridge at Chester, Illinois crossing the Mississippi River into the State of Missouri. The scene in the little dive-cafe where the Chief, Mr. Tibbs, and Deputy are tracing the route the Deputy patrolled every night when he would stop at the dive-cafe for a piece of pie was actually located outside of Freeburg, Illinois. The cafe was torn-down years ago. The Truck Repair Garage was located in Sparta, Illinois, which was demolished and now is a small office building. The Train Station where Mr. Tibbs gets off the train for a layover, then at the end of the picture gets back on the train to go back to Philadephia,PA. is still in Sparta, but no more Passenger Trains formerly Gulf Mobile & Ohio Railroad, however, the station has been a small museum for the Movie. My Father and His friend were invited to ride in the back of the coach as the train leave Sparta with Mr. Poitier, as Gilespy tells Tibbs "Vergil you take care 'hear'". I do have a picture of My Dad in our Restaurant seated with Mr. Steiger, Mr. Poitier, and Dad with Mr. Poitier's arms around Mr. Steiger and Dad. 50 years is a long time, but it is 'pretty neat' to have the honor to say that we had two Academy Award Winning Actors stay at our business,and a Academy Award Winning 'Best Picture' filmed in our local areas. Thanks. Mark Augustine Belleville, Illinois. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 24.217.61.217 (talk) 02:59, 23 March 2017 (UTC)

First Hollywood picture with a black detective hero?
The film was clearly seen as groundbreaking through its casting and subject matter. Is it actually the first major Hollywood crime drama with a black man as the cop/detective leading the investigation and risking his personal safety to discover the truth about the crime? 195.67.149.169 (talk) 11:03, 18 December 2017 (UTC)

Anthony James, who plays the killer, is billed 17th in the opening credits and last in the closing credits
It may be noted that, in the film's opening credits, Anthony James (actor), portraying Ralph the luncheonette counterman who is revealed as the murderer three minutes before the film's end, is billed 17th and last, under header "and introducing". Below is a reproduction of the form in which the cast members are listed in the on-screen opening credits:

The on-screen closing credits, however, depict a crawl listing the names of 27 cast members, with the first 16 listed in the same order as in the opening credits. Then, 10 additional cast members are listed 17th through 26th, followed by Anthony James credited 27th and, again, last. &mdash;Roman Spinner (talk)(contribs) 20:33, 21 January 2018 (UTC)

"so Endicott sends a gang of thugs after him"
In the synopsis it is stated that "Endicott sends a gang of thugs after him". I can't find any indication of a connection between Endicott and the thugs, much less any indication that the thugs work for Endicott. Can you point out the source for this statement? Otherwise please remove this line. 193.28.147.10 (talk) 11:30, 27 July 2023 (UTC)