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Mississippi Burning

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The summer of 1964... Two FBI agents--one a tight-jawed, by-the-book type, the other an experienced Southern lawman who knows how to handle people--head the government's investigation into the disappearance of three civil rights activists in East Mississippi.

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Gene Hackman
Anderson
Willem Dafoe
Ward
Frances McDormand
Mrs. Pell

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Awards

  • 1989 - Oscar - Best Picture - nominated
  • 1989 - Oscar - Best Actor in a Leading Role - nominated
  • 1989 - Oscar - Best Actress in a Supporting Role - nominated
  • 1989 - Oscar - Best Director - nominated

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