The Organization(1971)
One honest cop has the guts to take on "The Organization."
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.
The Organization (1971) is a drama, action, mystery, crime and thriller film directed by Don Medford, released on October 20, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 48m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Barbara McNair, Gerald S. O'Loughlin and Sheree North. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Don Medford
- Writers:
- John Ball, James R. Webb
- Producers:
- Walter Mirisch
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Biroc
- Composer:
- Gil Mellé
- Production:
- The Mirisch Company, United Artists
- Status:
- Released
The Organization (1971) Trailer
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The Organization Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Organization.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Mr. Tibbs Loses His Suspect
Clip
Secret Revolutionary Meetup
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Mr. Tibbs Investigates A Murder
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The Organization Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sidney Poitier
as Virgil Tibbs
Barbara McNair
as Valerie Tibbs
Gerald S. O'Loughlin
as Jack Pecora
Sheree North
as Mrs. Morgan
Fred Beir
as Bob Alford
Allen Garfield
as Benjy
Bernie Hamilton
as Lt. Jessop
Graham Jarvis
as William Martin
Raúl Juliá
as Juan Mendoza
Ron O'Neal
as Joe Peralez
James A. Watson, Jr
as Stacy Baker
Charles H. Gray
as George Morgan
Key crew
Directed by Don Medford, written by John Ball and James R. Webb, produced by Walter Mirisch.
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The Organization Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 60 ratings.
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The Organization – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Organization online?
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The Organization (1971) is available to stream on FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Organization?
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The main cast of The Organization (1971) includes Sidney Poitier, Barbara McNair, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Sheree North and Fred Beir. The film was directed by Don Medford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Organization released?
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The Organization was released on October 20, 1971 and runs for 1h 48m.
Is The Organization worth watching?
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The Organization (1971) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, action and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Organization?
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Yes. The official The Organization trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.