They Call Me Mister Tibbs!

Where to Watch They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) (Legally)

The last time Virgil Tibbs had a day like this was "In the Heat of the Night"
Jul 10, 1970 US 108 min M
5.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
101 votes
Drama Action Thriller Crime Mystery
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1970), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime, Mystery, with a runtime around 108 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 5.9/10 from about 101 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Official trailer

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Plot

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

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Main 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