They Call Me Mister Tibbs!

M
1h 48m
1970
5.8 /10 (96)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1970-07-10

Top Billed Cast

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)

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