In the Heat of the Night: A Matter of Justice
Seen it?1994 | 92 min | Crime, Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When a serial killer of women is on the loose in Sparta, all the clues lead Sheriff Gillespie and Forbes to the home of the wealthy Judge Walker.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Reza Badiyi
- Carroll O'ConnorBill Gillespie
- Carl WeathersHampton Forbes
- George C. ScottJudge Walker
- Josh LucasTodd Walker
- Alan AutryBubba Skinner
- Denise NicholasHarriet DeLong Gillespie
- David HartParker Williams
- Hugh O'ConnorLonnie Jamison
- Crystal R. FoxLuAnn Corbin
- Karen CarlsonSarah Hallisay