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In this sequel to "In The Heat of the Night," Detective Virgil Tibbs (Sidney Poitier) must solve the murder of a prostitute. The last person witnessed with the victim is Tibbs' friend, Logan Sharpe (Martin Landau), a preacher and activist. Despite his loyalty, Tibbs must investigate when Sharpe admits having visited the prostitute. In addition to his police work, Tibbs must also ease tension with his wife (Barbara McNair), who wants him to spend more time with her and their children.
Original Release
07/08/1970
US Release
07/08/1970
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sidney Poitier | Virgil Tibbs |
| Martin Landau | Logan Sharpe |
| Barbara McNair | Valerie Tibbs |
| Anthony Zerbe | Rice Weedon |
| Edward Asner | Woody Garfield |
| Jeff Corey | Captain Marden |
| Norma Crane | Marge Garfield |
| Juano Hernandez | Mealie Williamson |
| David Sheiner | Lieutenant Kenner / Lt. Herb Kenner |
| Ted Gehring | Sergeant Deutsch |
Directors
Writers
Alan Trustman, James R. Webb, John Ball
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sidney Poitier | Virgil Tibbs |
| Martin Landau | Logan Sharpe |
| Barbara McNair | Valerie Tibbs |
| Anthony Zerbe | Rice Weedon |
| Edward Asner | Woody Garfield |
| Jeff Corey | Captain Marden |
| Norma Crane | Marge Garfield |
| Juano Hernandez | Mealie Williamson |
| David Sheiner | Lieutenant Kenner / Lt. Herb Kenner |
| Ted Gehring | Sergeant Deutsch |
| Linda Towne | Joy Sturges |
| Garry Walberg | Medical Examiner |
| George Spell | Andy Tibbs |
| Wanda Spell | Ginger Tibbs |
| John Alvin | Bearded Reporter at Logan Sharpe HQ |
| Michael L. Davis | Police Sergeant at Campaign HQ |
| Dick Dial | Carson |
| Mickey Golden | Pool Player |
| Don Hanmer | Pusher |
| Hilly Hicks | Freddie |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Walter Mirisch | Executive Producer |
| Herbert Hirschman | Producer |
Editors
