In a maelstrom of racial tension and darkness, two FBI agents navigate a town's silence and hostility. Their quest for justice against a backdrop of burning crosses and whispered fears leads to a gripping showdown of courage versus hatred.
Mississippi Burning Trivia
In the film "Mississippi Burning," which event is primarily investigated by the FBI? (Medium)
#1: A bank robbery
#2: The disappearance of three civil rights workers
#3: A political scandal
#4: A high-profile kidnapping
Which actors played the leading roles in "Mississippi Burning"? (Genius)
#1: Gene Hackman and Willem Dafoe
#2: Robert De Niro and Al Pacino
#3: Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington
#4: Harrison Ford and Sean Connery
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Mississippi Burning Fun Facts
The film Mississippi Burning is loosely based on the real-life FBI investigation into the 1964 murders of three civil rights workers in Mississippi.
The film's director, Alan Parker, used handheld cameras to add a sense of urgency and realism to the intense scenes.
Mississippi Burning Polls
Who was your favorite character in Mississippi Burning?
Rupert Anderson
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Mrs. Pell
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