Mississippi Burning

1964. When America was at war with itself.

⭐ 7.7 /10 1,874 votes

December 8, 1988 2h 8m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Alan Parker
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Chris Gerolmo
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    Orion Pictures
                                

                                    Rating
                                    7.7/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $15,000,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Gene Hackman

Agent Rupert Anderson

Willem Dafoe

Agent Alan Ward

Frances McDormand

Mrs. Pell

Brad Dourif

Deputy Clinton Pell

R. Lee Ermey

Mayor Tilman

Gailard Sartain

Sheriff Stuckey

Stephen Tobolowsky

Townley

Michael Rooker

Frank Bailey

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Lester Cowens

Badja Djola

Agent Monk

Kevin Dunn

Agent Bird

Frankie Faison

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mississippi Burning released?

Mississippi Burning was released on December 8, 1988.

How long is Mississippi Burning?

The runtime of Mississippi Burning is 2h 8m.

What genre is Mississippi Burning?

Mississippi Burning is a Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller movie.

What is the rating of Mississippi Burning?

Mississippi Burning has a rating of 7.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Mississippi Burning?

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Who directed Mississippi Burning?

Mississippi Burning was directed by Alan Parker.

Who stars in Mississippi Burning?

The main cast of Mississippi Burning includes Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand.

What language is Mississippi Burning in?

Mississippi Burning is originally in English.