Mississippi Burning

"1964. When America was at war with itself."

Jan 27 1989 R 2h 8m
Crime, Drama, History

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.

Plot

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 former Sheriff partner.

Written by

Chris Gerolmo

Directed by

Alan Parker

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Orion Pictures

Languages

English

Awards

Won 1 Oscar. 17 wins & 25 nominations total

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118,360
Average Rating
7.8 out of 10
Metascore
65
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