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The [[Smith & Wesson Model 20]] is the sidearm carried by most of the officers of the Sparta police department including Chief Bill Gillespie ([[Rod Steiger]]) and Sgt. Sam Wood ([[Warren Oates]]). A nickel-plated version is held by Ralph Henshaw ([[Anthony James]]) and then Det. Virgil Tibbs ([[Sidney Poitier]]). | The [[Smith & Wesson Model 20]] is the sidearm carried by most of the officers of the Sparta police department including Chief Bill Gillespie ([[Rod Steiger]]) and Sgt. Sam Wood ([[Warren Oates]]). A nickel-plated version is held by Ralph Henshaw ([[Anthony James]]) and then Det. Virgil Tibbs ([[Sidney Poitier]]). | ||
[[Image:Smith&WessonModel20.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 20 - .38/44]] | [[Image:Smith&WessonModel20.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Smith & Wesson Model 20 - .38/44]] | ||
[[Image:ITH 03.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:ITH 03.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Sam Wood ([[Warren Oates]]) pulls his S&W as he checks out Tibbs' identification.]] | ||
[[Image:ITH 06.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:ITH 06.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Chief Bill Gillespie ([[Rod Steiger]]) has a S&W in a crossdraw holster as he talks with Det. Virgil Tibbs ([[Sidney Poitier]]).]] | ||
[[Image:ITH 09.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:ITH 09.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A nickel S&W is pointed at Tibbs.]] | ||
[[Image:ITH 10.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:ITH 10.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Another view of the S&W.]] | ||
[[Image:ITH 14.jpg|thumb|none|500px]] | [[Image:ITH 14.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Tibbs holding the S&W.]] | ||
== 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun == | == 12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun == | ||
Revision as of 22:28, 8 October 2010
In the Heat of the Night is the 1967 crime thriller starring Sidney Poitier as a respected Philadelphia homicide detective who butts heads with the local police chief of Sparta, Mississippi (Rod Steiger) over the murder of wealthy businessman. The film would produce two film sequels as well as a television adaptation.
The following weapons were used in the film In the Heat of the Night:
WARNING! POSSIBLE SPOILERS!
Smith & Wesson Model 20
The Smith & Wesson Model 20 is the sidearm carried by most of the officers of the Sparta police department including Chief Bill Gillespie (Rod Steiger) and Sgt. Sam Wood (Warren Oates). A nickel-plated version is held by Ralph Henshaw (Anthony James) and then Det. Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier).
12 Gauge Double Barrel Shotgun
A local carries a 12 Gauge Double Barreled Shotgun when confronting Tibbs.
Gillepsie's Gunrack
In his office, Chief Gillespie also keeps a rack of Remington 870 and double barrel shotguns.
