Mississippi Burning (1988)
Movie 2h 8m ★ 7.7/10 United States of America
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, keep me on the edge
Dating from 1988, Mississippi Burning sits in the crime, drama and mystery corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Alan Parker. The cast includes Brad Dourif, Kevin Dunn and Pruitt Taylor Vince. The running time is 2h 8m. Audiences give it a strong score of 7.7 out of 10.
R Adults only. Rating from US classification.
1964. When America was at war with itself.
67Tonight Score Very well rated, a classic.
Synopsis
Two FBI agents investigating the murder of civil rights workers during the 60s seek to breach the conspiracy of silence in a small Southern town where segregation divides black and white. The younger agent trained in FBI school runs up against the small town ways of his partner, a former sheriff.
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Cast & crew
- Alan ParkerDirector
- Brad Dourifas Deputy Clinton Pell
- Kevin Dunnas Agent Bird
- Pruitt Taylor Vinceas Lester Cowens
- Willem Dafoeas Agent Alan Ward
- Stephen Tobolowskyas Townley
- Frances McDormandas Mrs. Pell
- Gene Hackmanas Agent Rupert Anderson
- Gailard Sartainas Sheriff Stuckey
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Questions about Mississippi Burning
- What genre is Mississippi Burning?
- Mississippi Burning is categorised as Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller.
- Who stars in Mississippi Burning?
- Brad Dourif, Kevin Dunn, Pruitt Taylor Vince, Willem Dafoe, Stephen Tobolowsky appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Mississippi Burning?
- Alan Parker directed Mississippi Burning.
- How long is Mississippi Burning?
- Mississippi Burning runs for 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- Is Mississippi Burning worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 7.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Mississippi Burning?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
