Mississippi Burning(1988)
“1964. When America was at war with itself.”
Overview
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
Studio
Orion Pictures
Budget
$15M
Revenue
$35M
Cast
Gene Hackman
as Agent Rupert Anderson
Willem Dafoe
as Agent Alan Ward
Frances McDormand
as Mrs. Pell
Brad Dourif
as Deputy Clinton Pell
R. Lee Ermey
as Mayor Tilman
Gailard Sartain
as Sheriff Stuckey
Stephen Tobolowsky
as Townley
Michael Rooker
as Frank Bailey
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as Lester Cowens
Badja Djola
as Agent Monk
Kevin Dunn
as Agent Bird
Frankie Faison
as Eulogist
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
2h 8m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$15M
Box Office
$35M
Production Companies
Orion Pictures • Frederick Zollo Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mississippi Burning?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Mississippi Burning (1988).
What is Mississippi Burning about?▼
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.
Who directed Mississippi Burning?▼
Mississippi Burning was directed by Alan Parker and released in 1988. It is a drama, crime, mystery, thriller film.
How long is Mississippi Burning?▼
Mississippi Burning has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
Who stars in Mississippi Burning?▼
The cast of Mississippi Burning includes Gene Hackman as Agent Rupert Anderson, Willem Dafoe as Agent Alan Ward, Frances McDormand as Mrs. Pell, Brad Dourif as Deputy Clinton Pell, R. Lee Ermey as Mayor Tilman and more.
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