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Mississippi Burning

Mississippi Burning

8th December 1988
2h 8m
Alan Parker
If you started watching this film now, it would finish at approximately 12:13pm.

Mississippi Burning is a Crime Drama film released on 8th December 1988; 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.

Plot

Two F.B.I. Agents with wildly different styles arrive in Mississippi to investigate the disappearance of some civil rights activists.

Film Settings

Cast (29)

Gene Hackman's profile
Gene Hackman Rupert Anderson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 57
Willem Dafoe's profile
Willem Dafoe
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Frances McDormand's profile
Frances McDormand
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Brad Dourif's profile
Brad Dourif Deputy Pell
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
R. Lee Ermey's profile
R. Lee Ermey
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43
Kevin Dunn's profile
Kevin Dunn
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Frankie Faison's profile
Frankie Faison
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 38
Pruitt Taylor Vince's profile
Pruitt Taylor Vince
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 27
Stephen Tobolowsky's profile
Stephen Tobolowsky
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Gailard Sartain in Mississippi Burning (1988)
Gailard Sartain
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Michael Rooker's profile
Michael Rooker Frank Bailey
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 32
Tobin Bell's profile
Tobin Bell
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Mark Jeffrey Miller's profile
Mark Jeffrey Miller
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Tonea Stewart's profile
Tonea Stewart
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Badja Djola's profile
Badja Djola
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Park Overall's profile
Park Overall
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Ken Magee's profile
Ken Magee
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
Stephen Bridgewater's profile
Stephen Bridgewater
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 34
Darius McCrary's profile
Darius McCrary
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 11
Marc Clement's profile
Marc Clement
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
Dan Desmond
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 43

Advisories

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Alcohol Use
Graphic Violence
Racist Language
Smoking

Watch Mississippi Burning (1988) online

Updated: 3rd Oct 2024, 12:47am. Data from JustWatch.

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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?

7% Bad
93% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

7% FBI Agent
3% Cop
3% Klansman
86% Unknown

Mississippi Burning FAQ

When was Mississippi Burning released?

Mississippi Burning was released 35 years ago, 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