They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
“The last time Virgil Tibbs had a day like this was "In the Heat of the Night"”
Synopsis
A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-27
Top Cast
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Sidney Poitier
Virgil Tibbs
Martin Landau
Logan Sharpe
Barbara McNair
Valerie Tibbs
Anthony Zerbe
Rice Weedon
Ed Asner
Woody Garfield
Jeff Corey
Captain Marden
Norma Crane
Marge Garfield
Juano Hernández
Mealie Williamson
David Sheiner
Lt. Herb Kenner
Beverly Todd
Puff
Ted Gehring
Inspector Deutsch
Linda Towne
Joy Sturges
Garry Walberg
Medical Examiner
George Spell
Andy Tibbs
Wanda Spell
Ginger Tibbs
John Hillerman
Reporter (uncredited)
Hilly Hicks
Freddie (uncredited)
John Alvin
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 10, 1970
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 26, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Screenplay & Story
- Alan Trustman, James R. Webb
- Original Score
- Quincy Jones
- Original Title
- They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Douglas
Alan Trustman, James R. Webb, John Ball
Quincy Jones
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Bud Molin
Herbert Hirschman, Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Douglas
Director
Quincy Jones
Original Music Composer
Herbert Hirschman
Producer
Alan Trustman
Screenplay
Gerald Perry Finnerman
Director of Photography
James R. Webb
Screenplay
Bud Molin
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
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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.
Who stars in They Call Me Mister Tibbs!?
The principal cast of They Call Me Mister Tibbs! includes Sidney Poitier, Martin Landau, Barbara McNair, Anthony Zerbe, Ed Asner.
When was They Call Me Mister Tibbs! released and how long is it?
They Call Me Mister Tibbs! was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for They Call Me Mister Tibbs!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for They Call Me Mister Tibbs! was composed by Quincy Jones.
Is They Call Me Mister Tibbs! based on a book or true story?
They Call Me Mister Tibbs! is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "John Ball".
What is the age rating and content advisory for They Call Me Mister Tibbs!?
They Call Me Mister Tibbs! holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).