Year: 1988
Running time: 2h 8m
Rated: R
Genre: Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller
US release: 1988
Official website
IMDb

Mississippi Burning

1964. When America was at war with itself.

Directed by Alan Parker

1989 Academy Awards® Best Picture Nominee. FBI agents investigate the disappearance of civil rights activists in 1964.

Cast

Gene HackmanAgent Rupert Anderson

Willem DafoeAgent Alan Ward

Frances McDormandMrs. Pell

Brad DourifDeputy Clinton Pell

R. Lee ErmeyMayor Tilman

Gailard SartainSheriff Stuckey

Stephen TobolowskyTownley

Michael RookerFrank Bailey

Pruitt Taylor VinceLester Cowens

Badja DjolaAgent Monk

Crew

Alan ParkerDirector

Chris GerolmoScreenplay

Trevor JonesComposer

Peter BiziouDirector of Photography

Gerry HamblingEditor

Studios: Orion Pictures, Frederick Zollo Productions

This website uses TMDB and the TMDB APIs but is not endorsed, certified, or otherwise approved by TMDB.

Sign in to FilmDrops

Forgot your password?

Don’t have an account? Create one here.

Create a New Drop

Drops are your personal collections of films and shows. Create lists like "Movies to Watch" or "Best Thrillers" and add cards as you browse!

Maximum 200 characters

You can add a description now or later

Who can see this drop?

Private - Only you can see it

Public - Anyone can see it

Shared - Share with specific people

Edit Drop