The Organization
“One honest cop has the guts to take on "The Organization."”
Synopsis
After a group of young revolutionaries break into a company's corporate headquarters and steal $5,000,000 worth of heroin to keep it off the street, they call on San Francisco Police Lieutenant Virgil Tibbs for assistance.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-02-24
Top Cast
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Sidney Poitier
Virgil Tibbs
Barbara McNair
Valerie Tibbs
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
Jack Pecora
Sheree North
Mrs. Morgan
Fred Beir
Bob Alford
Allen Garfield
Benjy
Bernie Hamilton
Lt. Jessop
Graham Jarvis
William Martin
Raúl Juliá
Juan Mendoza
Ron O'Neal
Joe Peralez
James A. Watson, Jr
Stacy Baker
Charles H. Gray
George Morgan
Jarion Monroe
Larry French
Daniel J. Travanti
Sgt. Chassman
Billy Green Bush
Dave Thomas
Max Gail
Rudy
Ross Hagen
Chet
Paul Jenkins
Tony
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 20, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Don Medford
- Screenplay & Story
- John Ball, James R. Webb
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- The Organization
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- The Mirisch Company, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Don Medford
John Ball, James R. Webb
Gil Mellé
Joseph F. Biroc
Ferris Webster
Walter Mirisch
Department Leadership Roster
Don Medford
Director
Gil Mellé
Original Music Composer
James R. Webb
Writer
Walter Mirisch
Producer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Ferris Webster
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Organization
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Organization about?
After a group of young revolutionaries break into a company's corporate headquarters and steal $5,000,000 worth of heroin to keep it off the street, they call on San Francisco Police Lieutenant Virgil Tibbs for assistance.
Who directed The Organization?
The Organization was directed by Don Medford.
Who stars in The Organization?
The principal cast of The Organization includes Sidney Poitier, Barbara McNair, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Sheree North, Fred Beir.
When was The Organization released and how long is it?
The Organization was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for The Organization?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Organization was composed by Gil Mellé.
Is The Organization based on a book or true story?
The Organization is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "John Ball".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Organization?
The Organization holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).