Cult Movies: Sidney Poitier gives a true powerhouse performance in In The Heat of The Night

Ralph McLean

In The Heat Of The Night THE recent passing of Sidney Poitier reminded me that I hadn't properly watched any of the classic films from that most eloquent and graceful of actor's illustrious career in a very long time.

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