In the Heat of the Night

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

Role	Credit
Director:	Norman Jewison
Cast:	Sidney Poitier , Rod Steiger , Lee Grant , Quentin Dean , Sterling Silliphant

Golden Globe Awards

1968 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
- In the Heat of the Night
- Sidney Poitier
1968 Winner

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
- In the Heat of the Night
- Rod Steiger
1968 Winner

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture
- In the Heat of the Night
- Sterling Silliphant
1968 Nominee

Best Director - Motion Picture
- In the Heat of the Night
- Norman Jewison
1968 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
- In the Heat of the Night
- Quentin Dean
1968 Nominee

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture
- In the Heat of the Night
- Lee Grant
1968 Winner

Best Motion Picture - Drama
- In the Heat of the Night