Mississippi Burning
Mississippi Burning is a 1988 Crime Drama film released on 8th December; Alan Parker directed the film which stars Gene Hackman, Willem Dafoe, and Frances McDormand. The film is based on a true story. The film was a box office success, earning a profit of $19,604,000 on its budget.
Two F.B.I. Agents with wildly different styles arrive in Mississippi to investigate the disappearance of some civil rights activists.
Cast (29)
Willem Dafoe
Frances McDormand
Brad Dourif
R. Lee Ermey
Kevin Dunn
Frankie Faison
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Stephen Tobolowsky
Gailard Sartain
Tobin Bell
Mark Jeffrey Miller
Tonea Stewart
Park Overall
Ken Magee
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Production Companies
Mississippi Burning Content Advisories
Graphic Violence
Racist Language
Smoking
Mississippi Burning Stats
Cast Age
Estimated Ages At Time of Filming
3% 0-12
3% 20-29
41% 30-39
21% 40-49
3% 50-59
28% Unknown
Cast Genders
Who Is Most Represented
10% Female
90% Male
Good/Bad Characters
More Heroes of Villains?
3% Bad
97% Unknown
Character Types
What Characters Feature
7% FBI Agent
3% Klansman
90% Unknown
Mississippi Burning FAQ
When was Mississippi Burning released?
Mississippi Burning was released on Thursday December 8th, 1988.
Is Mississippi Burning Based on a True Story?
Yes, the film is based on a true story. However, it is very common in these kinds of films for scenes, characters or situations to be changed or fictionalised for dramatic effect. Even when that is the case, the overall story and main characters are based on non-fictional people and events.
Who plays the lead role(s) in Mississippi Burning?
The lead roles are played by Gene Hackman in the role of Rupert Anderson and Willem Dafoe.
How much did Mississippi Burning cost to make?
The budget was $15,000,000.
How much money did Mississippi Burning make?
The worldwide revenue was $34,604,000.
Is Mississippi Burning on Netflix?
No, Mississippi Burning is not currently available on Netflix in the United States
Is Mississippi Burning on Amazon Prime?
No, Mississippi Burning is not currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States
Is Mississippi Burning on Disney Plus?
No, Mississippi Burning is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States