Mississippi Burning
Movie
1988
R
2 HOURS 5 MINS
Crime drama
Mystery
When a group of civil rights workers goes missing in a small Mississippi town, two FBI agents are sent in to investigate.
Cast & Crew
Gene Hackman Agent Rupert Anderson
Willem Dafoe Agent Alan Ward
Frances McDormand Mrs. Pell
Brad Dourif Deputy Clinton Pell
R. Lee Ermey Mayor Tilman
Gailard Sartain Sheriff Ray Stuckey
Stephen Tobolowsky Clayton Townley
Michael Rooker Frank Bailey
Pruitt Taylor Vince Lester Cowens
Park Overall Connie
Jake Gipson Mose
Alan Parker Director
Chris Gerolmo Screenwriter
Robert F. Colesberry Producer
Frederick Zollo Producer
Peter Biziou Cinematography
Gerry Hambling Film Editing
Trevor Jones Original Music
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Upcoming TV Airings
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Tuesday, March 17
FBI agents (Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe) investigate the 1964 slaying of three civil-rights workers.
Wednesday, March 18
FBI agents (Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe) investigate the 1964 slaying of three civil-rights workers.
Wednesday, March 25
FBI agents (Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe) investigate the 1964 slaying of three civil-rights workers.
Thursday, March 26
FBI agents (Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe) investigate the 1964 slaying of three civil-rights workers.
Saturday, March 28
FBI agents (Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe) investigate the 1964 slaying of three civil-rights workers.
Saturday, March 28
FBI agents (Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe) investigate the 1964 slaying of three civil-rights workers.
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