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The Oscar-winning classic starring Sidney Poitier!
A fascinating look at the tense relationship between a Southern police chief and a black detective from Philadelphia, who are involved in a bizarre murder case. Winner of five Oscars including Best Picture, this movie stars Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, and Lee Grant. Run time is 109 minutes.
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EVENT TYPE: | Movies |
TAGS: | Sidney Poitier | Oscars | Oscar-Winning Films | Mystery Films | Classic Films | Black History Month | African Americans | Academy Awards |
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