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The Organization

1971·Movie·PG·108 min·6.3(58)

One honest cop has the guts to take on "The Organization."

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.

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Where to watch The Organization in United States

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About The Organization

The Organization is a 1971 English-language drama, action and mystery film directed by Don Medford. The cast is led by Sidney Poitier, Barbara McNair, Gerald S. O'Loughlin. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, FlixFling.

The Organization was produced by The Mirisch Company and United Artists and made in United States of America. It was released on October 20, 1971, and carries a PG certification.

Director
Don Medford
Writers
James R. Webb
Release date
October 20, 1971
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Production
The Mirisch Company, United Artists
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The Organization cast & crew

The Organization was directed by Don Medford and written by James R. Webb.

The cast features 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, and Allen Garfield as Benjy.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gil Mellé, cinematography is by Joseph F. Biroc, and it was produced by Walter Mirisch.

Is The Organization worth watching?

The Organization holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 58 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy drama, action, and mystery, The Organization is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch The Organization

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Cast of The Organization

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

Virgil Tibbs

Barbara McNair

Barbara McNair

Valerie Tibbs

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Gerald S. O'Loughlin

Jack Pecora

Sheree North

Sheree North

Mrs. Morgan

Fred Beir

Fred Beir

Bob Alford

Allen Garfield

Allen Garfield

Benjy

Bernie Hamilton

Bernie Hamilton

Lt. Jessop

Graham Jarvis

Graham Jarvis

William Martin

Raúl Juliá

Raúl Juliá

Juan Mendoza

Ron O'Neal

Ron O'Neal

Joe Peralez

James A. Watson, Jr

James A. Watson, Jr

Stacy Baker

Charles H. Gray

Charles H. Gray

George Morgan

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The Organization — FAQs

Where can I watch The Organization in United States?

The Organization is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel in United States.

Is The Organization on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — The Organization is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is The Organization in?

The Organization is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is The Organization?

The Organization runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).

What is The Organization rated?

The Organization is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 58 ratings.

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