Mississippi Burning
1988, English. Directed by Alan Parker.
1964. When America was at war with itself.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Alan ParkerDirector
- Gene HackmanAgent Rupert Anderson
- Willem DafoeAgent Alan Ward
- Frances McDormandMrs. Pell
- Brad DourifDeputy Clinton Pell
- R. Lee ErmeyMayor Tilman
- Gailard SartainSheriff Stuckey
- Stephen TobolowskyTownley
- Michael RookerFrank Bailey
- Pruitt Taylor VinceLester Cowens
- Badja DjolaAgent Monk
- Kevin DunnAgent Bird
- Frankie FaisonEulogist
Details
- Released
- 8 December 1988
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Chris Gerolmo
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $35M
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Mississippi Burning: quick answers
Is Mississippi Burning worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 2,048 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mississippi Burning?
Mississippi Burning runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does Mississippi Burning have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mississippi Burning. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Mississippi Burning suitable for kids?
Mississippi Burning is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Where can I watch Mississippi Burning?
Mississippi Burning is streaming on MGM Plus Amazon Channel.
What movies are like Mississippi Burning?
If you liked Mississippi Burning, try In the Heat of the Night, A Time to Kill, Betrayed.
Who directed Mississippi Burning?
Mississippi Burning (1988) was directed by Alan Parker and stars Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand.