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In the Heat of the Night (1967)
In the Heat of the Night is the 1967 crime thriller starring Sidney Poitier as a respected Philadelphia homicide detective who butts heads with the local police chief of Sparta, Mississippi (Rod Steiger) over the murder of wealthy businessman. The film would produce two film sequels as well as a television adaptation.
The following weapons were used in the film In the Heat of the Night:
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 Gillepsie (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).
12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun
A local carries a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun when confronting Tibbs.
