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Mississippi Burning is a 1988 American crime drama film loosely based on the FBI investigation into the real-life murders of three civil rights workers in the U.S. state ofMississippi in 1964. The film focuses on two fictional FBI agents (portrayed by Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe) who investigate the murders. Hackman's character (Agent Rupert Anderson) and Dafoe's character (Agent Alan Ward) are loosely based on the partnership of FBI agent John Proctor and agent Joseph Sullivan.
The film also features Frances McDormand, Brad Dourif, R. Lee Ermey, and Gailard Sartain, and was written by Chris Gerolmo and directed by Alan Parker. It won theAcademy Award for Best Cinematography, and was nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Role (Hackman), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (McDormand), Best Director, Best Film Editing (Gerry Hambling), Best Picture and Best Sound.
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Why were the three boys murdered in the movie Mississippi Burning?
they were civil rights workers
What year did the Nazi's hold the first book burning?
The public book burning took place in May 1933.
Did Garrett Morgan make a book and a movie?
Yes she made a book and a movie
In the book midwifes apprentice how did Robert weaver get his name?
It gets published on 1996 in Mississippi.
What are some differences between the Anne Frank movie and the book?
the book goes in more detail than the movie and its probably a helpful tool to watch the movie first than read the book
Who is the Author of the book The Mississippi Burning?
who is the author of mississippi burning and when was it written
Which Gene Hackman movie was featured in the second Chain?
Mississippi burning
Was Angela basset in the movie Mississippi burning?
yes at the start :):
Wasn't Is Paris Burning a book and a movie?
Yes. The movie is based on the book.
Which movie title contains the letter s most times?
Mississippi Burning..?
Why were the three boys murdered in the movie Mississippi Burning?
they were civil rights workers
what is Mississippi Burning about?
It is a movie about the search for the Ku Klux Klan murderers of the civil rights workers near Philadelphia Mississippi.
Why was Mississippi burning a landmark case?
"Mississippi Burning" refers to the 1964 murders of three civil rights activists by the Ku Klux Klan, which highlighted the deep-seated racial tensions and violence in the American South. The case was significant because it exposed the extent of systemic racism and discrimination in Mississippi and led to federal intervention and increased support for the Civil Rights Movement.
Denzel Washington made a movie called Mississippi ------- Whats the missing word?
Burning
What is the duration of Mississippi Burning?
The duration of Mississippi Burning is 2.13 hours.
When was Mississippi Burning?
Mississippi Burning was created on 1988-12-09.
When was Mississippi Burning created?
Mississippi Burning was created on 1988-12-09.
