They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
Seen it?1970 | 108 min | Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and action fans.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 48 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 47K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Gordon Douglas
- Sidney PoitierVirgil Tibbs
- Martin LandauLogan Sharpe
- Barbara McNairValerie Tibbs
- Anthony ZerbeRice Weedon
- Ed AsnerWoody Garfield
- Jeff CoreyCaptain Marden
- Norma CraneMarge Garfield
- Juano HernándezMealie Williamson
- David SheinerLt. Herb Kenner
- Beverly ToddPuff