The Organization

Name: The Organization
Genre: Drama, Action, Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1971-10-20
Duration: 1 h 48 min
Rating: 6.3
Cast: Sidney Poitier, Barbara McNair, Gerald S. O'Loughlin, Sheree North, Fred Beir

1971·Movie·PG·108 min·★ 6.3(59)

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“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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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 YouTube TV, FlixFling, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel.

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 59 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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