Mississippi Burning

Name: Mississippi Burning
Released: 1988

1988R2h 8m

Won the Oscar for Best Cinematography

Drama
Crime
Mystery

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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.

Director: Alan Parker
Writer: Chris Gerolmo
Music: Trevor Jones
Cinematography: Peter Biziou
Rated: R · Under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Cast

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

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