A black Philadelphia detective becomes involved in a murder case in a small, bigoted southern town, much to the chagrin of the local, redneck police chief. An excellent production, adapted by Stirling Silliphant from John Ball's novel. Academy Award Nominations: 7, including Best Director. Academy Awards: 5, including Best Picture, Best Actor--Rod Steiger, Best (Adapted) Screenplay.DVD Features:Region 1Keep CaseWidescreen - 1.78Single Side - Single LayerAudio: Dolby Surround - English Dolby Surround - French Dolby Surround - SpanishAdditional Release Material: Audio Commentary - 1. Norman Jewison - Director; Haskell Wexler - Cinematographer; Rod Steiger, Lee Grant - Stars Theatrical Trailer
