Sidney Poitier
Virgil Tibbs
1970•1h 48m•Released•EN
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
“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.
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Movie Details
Release Date
July 10, 1970
Runtime
1h 48m
Rating
5.9 / 10
Votes
106
Budget
Not available
Revenue
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Status
Released
Popularity
3.4
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