Mississippi Burning
"1964. When America was at war with itself."
Originally released in 1988. Mississippi Burning is a drama/crime film. directed by Alan Parker. With a runtime of 2h 8m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, and Frances McDormand
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 8, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
2h 8m
128 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (1,851 votes)
Budget
$15M
Production budget
Box Office
$34.6M
2.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $15,000,000
- Revenue
- $34,604,000
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
- Frederick Zollo Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
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 young...
Who directed Mississippi Burning?
Mississippi Burning was directed by Alan Parker.
How long is Mississippi Burning?
Mississippi Burning has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes (128 minutes total).
When was Mississippi Burning released?
Mississippi Burning was released on December 8, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mississippi Burning?
The main cast of Mississippi Burning includes Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, Frances McDormand, Brad Dourif, R. Lee Ermey.
Is Mississippi Burning worth watching?
Mississippi Burning has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,851 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.