Originally released as a motion picture in 1967. Aspect ratio: 1.85:1 (enhanced for 16:9 televisions). Title from title screen. Based on a novel by John Ball. Special features include: scene selections, interactive menus; audio commentary by Norman Jewison, Lee Grant, Rod Steiger and Haskell Wexler; collectible booklet and original theatrical trailer. "Oscar winner, 'Best picture' 1987"--insert. Board of Film Censors, Singapore: PG. Canadian Home Video Rating: R. MPAA rating: Not rated. Screenplay by Stirling Silliphant ; music by Quincy Jones ; "In the heat of the night" sung by Ray Charles. Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger, Warren Oates, Lee Grant. Closed-captioned. In English, French or Spanish with optional French or Spanish subtitles.