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+ | '''''In the Heat of the Night''''' is the 1967 crime thriller directed by [[Norman Jewison]] and stars [[Sidney Poitier]] as Virgil Tibbs, a respected Philadelphia PD homicide detective who happens to be an African-American and who butts heads with Bill Gillespie ([[Rod Steiger]]), the local police chief of Sparta, Mississippi over the murder of wealthy businessman. Based on a 1965 John Ball novel, the film received Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Actor (for Steiger) and would produce two film sequels as well as a ''[[In the Heat of the Night (TV Series)|television series adaptation]]'' that starred [[Carroll O'Connor]] and [[Howard Rollins]].Poitier would play Virgil Tibbs in two sequels: ''[[They Call Me Mister Tibbs!]]'' (1970) and ''[[The Organization (1971)|The Organization]]'' (1971) | ||
{{Film Title|In the Heat of the Night}} | {{Film Title|In the Heat of the Night}} | ||
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+ | {{Spoilers}} | ||
+ | =Handguns= | ||
== Smith & Wesson Model 20 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 20 == | ||
The [[Smith & Wesson Model 20]] is the sidearm carried by most of the officers of the Sparta police department including Chief Bill Gillespie ([[Rod Steiger]]) and Sgt. Sam Wood ([[Warren Oates]]). A nickel-plated version is held by Ralph Henshaw ([[Anthony James]]) and then Det. Virgil Tibbs ([[Sidney Poitier]]). | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 20]] is the sidearm carried by most of the officers of the Sparta police department including Chief Bill Gillespie ([[Rod Steiger]]) and Sgt. Sam Wood ([[Warren Oates]]). A nickel-plated version is held by Ralph Henshaw ([[Anthony James]]) and then Det. Virgil Tibbs ([[Sidney Poitier]]). | ||
[[Image:Smith&WessonModel20.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 20 - .38/44]] | [[Image:Smith&WessonModel20.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 20 - .38/44]] | ||
− | [[Image:ITH 03.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ITH 03.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Sam Wood ([[Warren Oates]]) pulls his S&W as he checks out Tibbs' identification.]] |
− | [[Image:ITH 06.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ITH 06.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Chief Bill Gillespie ([[Rod Steiger]]) has a S&W in a crossdraw holster as he talks with Det. Virgil Tibbs ([[Sidney Poitier]]).]] |
− | [[Image:ITH 09.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ITH 09.jpg|thumb|none|600px|A nickel S&W is pointed at Tibbs.]] |
− | [[Image:ITH 10.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ITH 10.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Another view of the S&W.]] |
− | [[Image:ITH 14.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ITH 14.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Tibbs holding the S&W.]] |
+ | =Shotguns= | ||
== 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun == | == 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun == | ||
− | + | Mr. Purdy ([[James Patterson]]) carries a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] when confronting Tibbs. | |
[[Image:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|J. Stevens & Company 1878 - 12 Gauge.]] | [[Image:Stevens12GaugeShotgun.jpg|thumb|none|400px|J. Stevens & Company 1878 - 12 Gauge.]] | ||
− | [[Image:ITH 13.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:ITH 13.jpg|thumb|none|600px|Mr. Purdy ([[James Patterson]]) carries a [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun]] when confronting Tibbs.]] |
− | == | + | ==Remington 870== |
− | In his office, Chief Gillespie also keeps a rack of Remington 870 and | + | In his office, Chief Gillespie also keeps a rack of [[Remington 870]]s and [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Double Barreled Shotguns]]. |
− | [[Image:ITH 15.jpg|thumb|none| | + | [[Image:Remington870PoliceStd.jpg|thumb|none|400px|Remington 870 - 12 Gauge]] |
+ | [[Image:ITH 15.jpg|thumb|none|600px|In his office, Chief Gillespie also keeps a rack of [[Remington 870]]s and [[12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun|Double Barreled Shotguns]].]] | ||
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[[Category:Mystery]] | [[Category:Mystery]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 13:08, 26 August 2023
In the Heat of the Night is the 1967 crime thriller directed by Norman Jewison and stars Sidney Poitier as Virgil Tibbs, a respected Philadelphia PD homicide detective who happens to be an African-American and who butts heads with Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger), the local police chief of Sparta, Mississippi over the murder of wealthy businessman. Based on a 1965 John Ball novel, the film received Academy Awards for Best Picture and Best Actor (for Steiger) and would produce two film sequels as well as a television series adaptation that starred Carroll O'Connor and Howard Rollins.Poitier would play Virgil Tibbs in two sequels: They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) and The Organization (1971)
The following weapons were used in the film In the Heat of the Night:
WARNING! THIS PAGE CONTAINS SPOILERS!
Handguns
Smith & Wesson Model 20
The Smith & Wesson Model 20 is the sidearm carried by most of the officers of the Sparta police department including Chief Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger) and Sgt. Sam Wood (Warren Oates). A nickel-plated version is held by Ralph Henshaw (Anthony James) and then Det. Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier).
Shotguns
12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun
Mr. Purdy (James Patterson) carries a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun when confronting Tibbs.
Remington 870
In his office, Chief Gillespie also keeps a rack of Remington 870s and Double Barreled Shotguns.