They Call Me Mister Tibbs! poster

They Call Me Mister Tibbs!(1970)

1h 48m•Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime, Mystery•English
5.9/10
101 user ratings

“The last time Virgil Tibbs had a day like this was "In the Heat of the Night"”

Overview

A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.

Director

Gordon Douglas

Studio

The Mirisch Company

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Cast

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

as Virgil Tibbs

Martin Landau

Martin Landau

as Logan Sharpe

Barbara McNair

Barbara McNair

as Valerie Tibbs

Anthony Zerbe

Anthony Zerbe

as Rice Weedon

Ed Asner

Ed Asner

as Woody Garfield

Jeff Corey

Jeff Corey

as Captain Marden

Norma Crane

Norma Crane

as Marge Garfield

Juano Hernández

Juano Hernández

as Mealie Williamson

David Sheiner

David Sheiner

as Lt. Herb Kenner

Beverly Todd

Beverly Todd

as Puff

Ted Gehring

Ted Gehring

as Inspector Deutsch

Linda Towne

as Joy Sturges

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1970

Runtime

1h 48m

Language

English

Rating

5.9 / 10

Production Companies

The Mirisch Company • United Artists

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch They Call Me Mister Tibbs!?▼

Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970).

What is They Call Me Mister Tibbs! about?▼

A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.

Who directed They Call Me Mister Tibbs!?▼

They Call Me Mister Tibbs! was directed by Gordon Douglas and released in 1970. It is a drama, action, thriller, crime, mystery film.

How long is They Call Me Mister Tibbs!?▼

They Call Me Mister Tibbs! has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).

Who stars in They Call Me Mister Tibbs!?▼

The cast of They Call Me Mister Tibbs! includes Sidney Poitier as Virgil Tibbs, Martin Landau as Logan Sharpe, Barbara McNair as Valerie Tibbs, Anthony Zerbe as Rice Weedon, Ed Asner as Woody Garfield and more.

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