One sentence plot summary: A black police officer from Philadelphia is called upon to help solve a murder in a racist, Southern town.
Starring: Sidney Poitier, Rod Steiger
Best of: Great dialogue. Tension between Poitier and Steiger. Quincy Jones' music.
Worst of: The summer heat is supposed to be an oppresive element in the story, yet you can see both autumn leaves and fog on the breath of the actors.
Notable: Not only is this the first Best Picture winner to feature an African American lead, it is the first to feature a black role of any substance whatsoever.
Also nominated: Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, The Graduate.
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