They Call Me Mister Tibbs!

They Call Me Mister Tibbs!

5.9IMDb Score
Released:1970-07-10
Genre:Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
Duration:108 min
Country:United States of America
Director:Gordon Douglas
Actors:Sidney Poitier, Martin Landau, Barbara McNair, Anthony Zerbe, Ed Asner
Production:The Mirisch Company, United Artists

Overview:

A police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.

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