In the original script, he was supposed to walk away after getting slapped. It was Poitier who insisted he strike back and they rewrote the scene. Iconic. I also want to give credit to the actor playing Endicott. He was so rattled by Tibbs striking back that he broke down in tears. Excellent.
Veteran actor, Larry Gates. He really helps bring out the tension and pathos of the scene. I almost want to cry with his character at the end, thinking so much I valued in my life has changed for the worse.
Logged in here to pay my respects. As a black kid going to a school in a racist part of London, this one slap by Virgil Tibbs truly left a lifelong impression on me. It was a deeply symbolic scene, for me and for non-white people worldwide! Endicott's sobs surely reflect his pain at realising that the days when black people "knew their place" were on their way out. What a classy, elegant, almost regal, figure Mr Poitier was. RIP, Sir Sidney. 🖤✊🏽
I was born in 1966 in Arkansas. I'm surprised that white man didn't use the word "lynched" because that would have been more accurate outcome! But not anymore! RIP Ancestor....
Mr. Tibbs slapped the taste out of Endicott's mouth! My parents took me to see the movie when I was 11. At the end of this scene the audience started clapping and yelling so much the projectionist replayed it. Rest in Power Mr. Poitier.
Great scene in an all-time great movie. Poitier has said on multiple occasions that Tibbs slapping Endicott was not in the original script. He asked the filmmakers to add the return slap otherwise he would not have taken the role. R.I.P. Sidney Poitier.
@@ericbarry570 That's rather surprising as the slap has some downstream consequences; it's not self-contained. The subsequent scene between the mayor and Gillespie, at any rate, would have to have been hastily slotted in or rewritten to accommodate the change. But then, it wouldn't be the first time a screenplay was hurriedly reworked in pre-production or production.
"To God we come from to God we Return "May God forgive his shortcomings and admit him to heaven. This "slap" at the height of the 60s Civil Rights Movement uplifted so many of us!
Also all credit to Rob Steiger, processing the rich racist's question, "What are you gonna do about it?" Chewing his gum while chewing over whose side he should be on, the wealthy white plantation owner who takes him for granted vs. this proud & elegant figure from a new world.
Interesting detail is that Endicott slaps Tibbs with the back of the hand, the historical way one would slap somone of inferior status (a slap with the palm being how one would strike equals), signifying "you don't even deserve my palm". Tibbs subsequently slaps him back also with the back of his hand, giving him a taste of his own medicine.
@@mozellhill6605 Sidney Poitier knew that ALL things aren't measured in money...Just that one scene from the great Sidney Poitier did more for men and women of color then any other cinematic scene at that time..
@@audreycumby1075 I was actually referring to his overall net worth over the course of his entire career, not just what he was paid for this one scene, but thanks anyway.🙄
Just one example of the many iconic and inspirational moments from this wonderful man. RIP Sidney, thank you so much for the memories that will carry forward for many generations to come!*! 💗
Sidney was setting Endicott up by asking about the fernroot.that backhand was heard around the world.the man playing the Butler was on that show where the guy that played George Jefferson was playing a deacon.
This is the audacity of white folks back then, he thought so little of this black man that he slaps him even though he is a cop. I love when he slaps him back.
Then??! They yet think this little of us now! They think they can still get away with TREATING US ANY old way... Tibbs should have SLAPPED him BACK to his Mother's Birth Canal!
If Mr.Tibbs didn't slap him back it would of made the black brother ( Butler) weaker but because he did slap him back it gave him a sense of pride for myself
CLASSIC Film. One of my all time favorites. There is a moment at the 3:47 mark of this scene that is very subtle yet very POWERFUL. Immediately after 'the slap' Endicott says "There was a time when I could have had you shot" Watch closely Sidney Poitier as Virgil Tibbs with a combination great look as he ever so slightly 'rolls his shoulders' before exiting the scene. It speaks volumes as to the nature of his character. I have a hard time believing that 'shoulder roll' was written in the script. More believable as to the brilliance and imagination of the actor. God, he was good. FOREVER Grateful for the artistry of this man. Rest in Peace, Sidney Poitier. And Thanks.
The tombstone slaps are the greatest series of slaps, possibly, but pale in comparison to Moe's legendary, beyond vicious, slap of Larry in Hoi Poloi....look it up the 3 stooges were the masters of making a slap look real
Hollywood pioneer Sidney Poitier, who passed away today at the age of 94 will be missed,but his legacy and the films he appeared In like this 1967 Oscar winning film "In The Heat Of The Night", will live on forever. I await your reply.
I read that the actor that played Endicott didn't want to slap Poitier so the crew had to fill in to get him used to "slapping" until he could finally do it on Poitier. Poitier wouldn't do the script unless he could do a return slap. Both these background pieces make this scene even more meaningful. Wish they made movies like this today. An absolute classic Poitier you will be missed!
Movies of today are based on hte talent of taking cloths off have nothing to do with acting. Who can wear the least amount of cloths flash money big homes cars. Just no acting skills what so ever. I rather sit at home and watch old classics then waste time and effort and money by going to a theater.
My favorite part of Mr. Tibbs. fun fact: The slap back wasn't part of the script but Mr Sidney gotten tired of being disrespected and the direct said keep it rolling.
The slap scene was not Sidney receiving the slap but a stand in actor. The actor who played Endicott did not want to slap a man like Sidney due to respect.
One of my favourite movies I can remember watching this for the first time many years ago and realised how talented Sidney was and I became and instant fan. By returning that slap it became an iconic moment for all black people. You certainly made you mark in this life. Rip Sidney you will always be remembered
This scene is so satisfying to watch... but it took me watching 3-4 times to realize that Gillespie maintaining eye contact with Tibbs and not even looking at Endicott signifies (in my estimation) that Gillespie now identifies with Tibbs more than Endicott, even if he doesnt realize it.
I just re-watched the film last night, and this is the most powerful scene in the movie. Of course, Sidney Portier was powerful in the starring role, but Larry Gates as Eric Endicott was equally terrific in this scene. How Endicott seems friendly and is soft spoken at first, even offering lemonade, but soon you realize he is deeply infested with racism that oozes out of every pore of his soul... great performance of all the actors, rightfully iconic scene from a classic movie.
That pained look on Endicott's face at the end of the scene is what every white supremacist feels any time one of his or her privileges is rebuked. A soul deep pain. THAT is the part of the scene that is seared into me.
After carefully reviewing the footage, after Tibbs was slapped, he immediately responded with a downward slap that dropped in valocity with his fingers open and slightly bent at the knuckle allowing it to increase in drag making contact with the lips and cheek at the same time...... Perfect technique 👏🏽👏🏽
In this movie Sidney Poitier gave me what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, and Nelson Mandela gave me growing up. That is hope. Plus pride. I smile when Poitier as Mr. Tibbs slapped Endicott back. I thought he was the bravest black man in the world.
A troll in the comments said we should Google how much the former president helped blacks in America, so I did. I read everything Google said. It turns out the former president was a master at having a photo opportunity with a group of people such as blacks, and saying that he was putting into place some thing that would really help their community. Did you ever ask yourself why there was no outcry or grumbling from Republicans in Congress when he did things like that? It was because they knew that he regularly went in later privately and rescinded what he had done in public in the photo op. Read what Google has to say about his record. Just read the entire thing.
@@mariovercillo1319 This is the best slap. Historic slap, the slap heard around the world. The 1st time a black man slap a white man in a movie. This slap inspired Nelson Mandela to keep going while he was in prison
@@mariovercillo1319 THIS is the best slap because it FOREVER set the tone that no man will ever Try to demean a Black man or woman WITHOUT repercussions...THAT was an epic moment in HISTORY!
@@audreycumby1075 I get it, yes if you're talking about significance, symbolism, yes I agree best slap, I was talking about the best cinematically looking, vicious slap.
The first one WAS enough. Because it was the first one. It was the proof that the privilege he loved was slipping away.. he had seen it happen in other ways but it had never touched him (literally) until that moment. Now the whole foundation of his life is gone. And even Henry saw it!!!
In the original script, he was supposed to walk away after getting slapped. It was Poitier who insisted he strike back and they rewrote the scene. Iconic.
I also want to give credit to the actor playing Endicott. He was so rattled by Tibbs striking back that he broke down in tears. Excellent.
Veteran actor, Larry Gates. He really helps bring out the tension and pathos of the scene. I almost want to cry with his character at the end, thinking so much I valued in my life has changed for the worse.
Amen to that
3:09 Slap!!!!
@@KutWrite”for the worse” I’m hoping this comment ain’t the way it looks
@@counter-weightmedias2263 C'mon, man.
The butler. 😂😂 Such an amazing scene.
Jester Hairston. He said so much with his eyes and a shake of his head. All four actors in this scene were magnificent. Motion picture history.
@@JAG312 this is the first time watching the butler’s reaction. I wonder if he knew it was coming? Good actor if he did…
I had to run it back just to watch the butler, in this scene. Bravo bravo!!
Poitiers ever-so-slight shrug of the shoulders. Masterful.
Logged in here to pay my respects. As a black kid going to a school in a racist part of London, this one slap by Virgil Tibbs truly left a lifelong impression on me. It was a deeply symbolic scene, for me and for non-white people worldwide! Endicott's sobs surely reflect his pain at realising that the days when black people "knew their place" were on their way out. What a classy, elegant, almost regal, figure Mr Poitier was. RIP, Sir Sidney. 🖤✊🏽
Well said bro
KEEP Strong and dont let the idiots keep you down....keep charging ahead.
GOD BLESS
Except he wouldn’t have sobbed - he would have gotten mean and vindictive and sneaky
The slap heard round the world
I was born in 1966 in Arkansas. I'm surprised that white man didn't use the word "lynched" because that would have been more accurate outcome!
But not anymore!
RIP Ancestor....
@@exposethenwo6491 TrueThatTrueThat
Mr. Tibbs slapped the taste out of Endicott's mouth! My parents took me to see the movie when I was 11. At the end of this scene the audience started clapping and yelling so much the projectionist replayed it. Rest in Power Mr. Poitier.
This comment made me laugh. Good for the projectionist.
Exactly 💯
Wow, that's awesome.
You are so lucky!! You got to see this scene and this film in the theater!
@@jimgeorge3273 Chicago 79th
Great scene in an all-time great movie. Poitier has said on multiple occasions that Tibbs slapping Endicott was not in the original script. He asked the filmmakers to add the return slap otherwise he would not have taken the role. R.I.P. Sidney Poitier.
If that's true then the man has gone even further up in my estimation that he already was. What a boss!
@@juncrow2007 It is true.
@@juncrow2007 Yes, true. Was reported by major new outlets as part of his remembrance / legacy.
@@ericbarry570 That's rather surprising as the slap has some downstream consequences; it's not self-contained. The subsequent scene between the mayor and Gillespie, at any rate, would have to have been hastily slotted in or rewritten to accommodate the change. But then, it wouldn't be the first time a screenplay was hurriedly reworked in pre-production or production.
On further thought I guess it only would have taken a small bit of rewriting to adjust the story to the slap, not a big deal.
My man in the back holding the lemonades reaction when the slapping started cracks me up every time 😂 RIP Mr.Sidney P 🤲🏾
I just noticed the butler's response. I'm crying !!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 And replaying the scene for his response.
That actor was Jester Hairston. He appeared in numerous movies and television shows. He was known as Wildcat on ‘That’s My Mama’ and Rolly on ‘Amen’
The script probably said 'guess he doesn't want this lemonade.'. 🤣🤣🤣
I know the butler couldn't wait to go home and tell his wife, " you won't believe what happened today!"
@@davetteb100 The butler couldn't wait to go home to tell "er'body".
It's the butler's reaction for me.
Absolutely hilarious. You know he enjoyed watching that! 😂 Then the shake of his head with the look of disgust. Brilliant!
@@tiffanypalmer9918 He was probably thinking I've been wanting to do that for 50 years.
Of the four actors in this scene, Poitier is the least interesting. Yes, he the hero of the scene, but the others make the scene.
Word. You know he was laughing it up with the other workers about that slap during their down time.
@@joesmith942 it's all about the intensity of his stare-down ...gripping performance IMO
Came here to pay my respect,Rest in Eternal peace Legend ❤🖤❤🙏🏽
Me too
Me too!
Sir Sidney was a giant. To Sir With Love is perhaps my favourite of his.
He didn’t think it was remotely possible and thus wasn’t even prepared to dodge the return slap.
"To God we come from to God we Return "May God forgive his shortcomings and admit him to heaven. This "slap" at the height of the 60s Civil Rights Movement uplifted so many of us!
As the saying goes, "There are no small parts, just small actors." Henry put the punctuation on that.
RIP Mr. Poitier.
Also all credit to Rob Steiger, processing the rich racist's question, "What are you gonna do about it?" Chewing his gum while chewing over whose side he should be on, the wealthy white plantation owner who takes him for granted vs. this proud & elegant figure from a new world.
The look Poitier shot him when he flexed his suit before walking out. Brilliant!
Interesting detail is that Endicott slaps Tibbs with the back of the hand, the historical way one would slap somone of inferior status (a slap with the palm being how one would strike equals), signifying "you don't even deserve my palm". Tibbs subsequently slaps him back also with the back of his hand, giving him a taste of his own medicine.
Yes. VERY important detail.
what a scene....mr sidney was magnificent.he is a massive legend.
YET, he was paid peanuts.
@@mozellhill6605 Sidney Poitier knew that ALL things aren't measured in money...Just that one scene from the great Sidney Poitier did more for men and women of color then any other cinematic scene at that time..
@@audreycumby1075 I was actually referring to his overall net worth over the course of his entire career, not just what he was paid for this one scene, but thanks anyway.🙄
Beautiful Sidney Poitier. A wonderful actor and a gentleman. This scene is monumental. RIP.
Before getting pimped slapped Endicott asks, “Let me understand, you two came here to question me?” Then the rooster crowed. A new day’s dawning.
Yes, the rooster crow was epic!
Noticed that too, but didn't link the the thought.
My favorite part of the movie!! That return slap was EPIC!! Thank you brother Sidney Poitier!!!
Just one example of the many iconic and inspirational moments from this wonderful man. RIP Sidney, thank you so much for the memories that will carry forward for many generations to come!*! 💗
This is my favorite movie scene of all time.
@@shawnwashington3233 fun fact: The slap back wasn't part of the script but Mr
Sidney gotten tired of being disrespected.
Sidney was setting Endicott up by asking about the fernroot.that backhand was heard around the world.the man playing the Butler was on that show where the guy that played George Jefferson was playing a deacon.
This is the audacity of white folks back then, he thought so little of this black man that he slaps him even though he is a cop. I love when he slaps him back.
Then??! They yet think this little of us now! They think they can still get away with TREATING US ANY old way... Tibbs should have SLAPPED him BACK to his Mother's Birth Canal!
He wasn't a cop, he worked for the FBI. Their jurisdiction is EVERYWHERE. Real talk, he might have got shot.
@@housepumpinpc3983 he was a Philadelphia homicide detective. He wasn't in the FBI.
@@thatlsk that's right. He was a cop on loan.
Yep, those days are OVER and NEVER to be seen EVER again. RIP Mr. Poitier!
Poitier's stare down and shoulder roll encapsulated EVERYTHING.
He slapped him...said "That one's for the ancestors!"
3:09 - 3:10 Now that’s entertainment!! The rooster crowing in the background sounds like the dawning of a new era!!
One of the most epic scenes in cinema history. Rest in peace Mr. Poitier.
Nobody slaps me without getting smacked back!
Exactly, actions have consequences. I don't care who you are.
That's the best part of this clip.
Look At The Body Language Of Mr Endicott Staff 😱😂🤣 MR TIBBS SLAPPED THE WHITE OFF ENDICOTT FACE !!!! 🤣🤣😂😂😁😁👍
He slapped the bubblegum out of his mouth 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
If Mr.Tibbs didn't slap him back it would of made the black brother ( Butler) weaker but because he did slap him back it gave him a sense of pride for myself
The slap is powerful, the Butler's (Jester Hairston) reaction is Legendary. RIP Mr. Tibbs.
The Butler was classic!!! Can you imagine what he said in the kitchen??? Mista Endicott got slapped clean to next week!!!!🤣🤣🤣
I never noticed that and now I can't unsee it!
3:09 I could watch this all day. Gillespie didn't want any of that smoke, and Wells was feeling like you do when you get a surprise bonus at work.
Rest In Peace, Mr. Poitier. You were always a true legend.
Amen 🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️
I had to look at this scene again after hearing that Sydney Poitier died today
Goodbye Mr Tibbs
Became one of His forever fans upon seeing this movie in 1968. ✊🏿🙏🏿
Like the other folks, I had to pay my respects. My favorite scene from all of his movies. RIP, Mr. Poitier.
CLASSIC Film. One of my all time favorites. There is a moment at the 3:47 mark of this scene that is very subtle yet very POWERFUL. Immediately after 'the slap' Endicott says "There was a time when I could have had you shot" Watch closely Sidney Poitier as Virgil Tibbs with a combination great look as he ever so slightly 'rolls his shoulders' before exiting the scene. It speaks volumes as to the nature of his character. I have a hard time believing that 'shoulder roll' was written in the script. More believable as to the brilliance and imagination of the actor. God, he was good. FOREVER Grateful for the artistry of this man. Rest in Peace, Sidney Poitier. And Thanks.
Word is Sir Sidney has left us aged 94. RIP to a true trailblazer.
The director should have made sidney slap him again when he said did you see that. . . 😂🤣😅😆 then one more time as he leaves.....
A true legend! RIHP Mr. Poitier. 💔😭
One of the best and deserved slaps in cinematic history
“You saw it.”
“I saw it. (But I don’t believe it.)”
Steiger's reading of that line was EPIC. The "but i don't believe it" is right there plain as day even though he doesn't say it!!!
This one slap and "they call me Mr. Tibbs" resounded strongly with me as a young person. This movie was a required viewing in our family home.
This & the wyatt earp tombstone slaps are THE GREATEST!!
The tombstone slaps are the greatest series of slaps, possibly, but pale in comparison to Moe's legendary, beyond vicious, slap of Larry in Hoi Poloi....look it up the 3 stooges were the masters of making a slap look real
3:09 Slap of the Top World
I've seen this part SO many times, and I never saw it long enough to see the white guy break into sobbing.
How many people are looking up Mr. Poitier after his passing. 🙏
Butler shaking his head at Endicott like.. "Bro... you just got the taste slapped out of your mouth"
Hollywood pioneer Sidney Poitier, who passed away today at the age of 94 will be missed,but his legacy and the films he appeared In like this 1967 Oscar winning film "In The Heat Of The Night", will live on forever. I await your reply.
I read that the actor that played Endicott didn't want to slap Poitier so the crew had to fill in to get him used to "slapping" until he could finally do it on Poitier.
Poitier wouldn't do the script unless he could do a return slap.
Both these background pieces make this scene even more meaningful.
Wish they made movies like this today.
An absolute classic Poitier you will be missed!
Movies of today are based on hte talent of taking cloths off have nothing to do with acting. Who can wear the least amount of cloths flash money big homes cars. Just no acting skills what so ever. I rather sit at home and watch old classics then waste time and effort and money by going to a theater.
Great slap! Look at the reaction that butler had lol.
3:09-3:11😊😂
RIP to Sidney Poitier 🙏🏾
The slap heard around the world rip sidney
Ooh!! That was the best scene in the whole movie. RIH Mr. Poitier.🥰🥰🥰
My favorite part of Mr. Tibbs. fun fact: The slap back wasn't part of the script but Mr
Sidney gotten tired of being disrespected and the direct said keep it rolling.
You sure ?
That's not true. I literally just read part of the script & it was in there. It wasn't originally in book but it was always in the movie.
The slap scene was not Sidney receiving the slap but a stand in actor. The actor who played Endicott did not want to slap a man like Sidney due to respect.
One of my favourite movies I can remember watching this for the first time many years ago and realised how talented Sidney was and I became and instant fan. By returning that slap it became an iconic moment for all black people. You certainly made you mark in this life. Rip Sidney you will always be remembered
Those two slaps were in such quick sequence that it was like a WWE skit.
It’s a good thing Mr Poitier left, so one can cry.
This scene is so satisfying to watch... but it took me watching 3-4 times to realize that Gillespie maintaining eye contact with Tibbs and not even looking at Endicott signifies (in my estimation) that Gillespie now identifies with Tibbs more than Endicott, even if he doesnt realize it.
Even the Butler knew he messed up
Awesome performances all the way around.
R.I.P Mr Poitier
Great actor. Rest in peace
He nearly SLAPPED his lips from his Face! So HAPPY HE DID!
Endicott you want that smoke, you get that smoke. "The slap heard around the world ".
My favorite scene in the movie. I was born 9 years after this classic film had dropped yet I still feel a sense of pride whenever I see this scene.
He's gonna go and have a good cry now. RIP Sidney.
The houseman, Henry, shaking his head, and Endicott crying at the end. Every moment of this scene is precious.
one of the greatest actors of all time absolute legend !!! God bless you
Genius level filmmaking. Genius level acting. Everything about this movie is absolutely brilliant.
This scene was originally wasn't in the script, but I'm glad Sidney said leave it in.
There was a time when that first slap was the norm.....now it's just done on line.!!!
Rip Mr Tibbs 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Slapped all of the confidence out of his a**.
Thank you Mr Poitier. Rest easy.
That blessed my soul!
I just re-watched the film last night, and this is the most powerful scene in the movie. Of course, Sidney Portier was powerful in the starring role, but Larry Gates as Eric Endicott was equally terrific in this scene. How Endicott seems friendly and is soft spoken at first, even offering lemonade, but soon you realize he is deeply infested with racism that oozes out of every pore of his soul... great performance of all the actors, rightfully iconic scene from a classic movie.
That pained look on Endicott's face at the end of the scene is what every white supremacist feels any time one of his or her privileges is rebuked. A soul deep pain. THAT is the part of the scene that is seared into me.
LOL Mr Tibbs neutered him with that backhand 👋🏾
Such an important scene in movie and US history
Sidney Poitier. What a man💕🌹
One of the greatest films ever made 👍🇬🇧
Virgil is like “have you lost your freakin mind ! Who do think your slappin !” 🤣🤣
I rewind this scene 10 times just to see that famous slap from Mr Tibbs 😂😂😂😂😂👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯💯💯
Love that part, so epic 😎 rest easy ♥ King
Rest in Peace sweet Sydney.
Rest in sweet peace, superstar.
Legendary.
Watch the butler shrink astounded.
That slap broke his heart!!!!!
After carefully reviewing the footage, after Tibbs was slapped, he immediately responded with a downward slap that dropped in valocity with his fingers open and slightly bent at the knuckle allowing it to increase in drag making contact with the lips and cheek at the same time...... Perfect technique 👏🏽👏🏽
He started crying because he knew them good old days are going to end
Straight up classic
Such an iconic scene!
wow RIP MR SIDNEY 💞💞🙏🏿🙏🏾
I could only imagine the audience reaction when the movie first came out
Rest in peace, Mr. Portier.
RIP ❤️🩹❤️🩹Mr.Tibbs , Thanks for memories!
In this movie Sidney Poitier gave me what Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Malcolm X, and Nelson Mandela gave me growing up. That is hope. Plus pride. I smile when Poitier as Mr. Tibbs slapped Endicott back. I thought he was the bravest black man in the world.
A troll in the comments said we should Google how much the former president helped blacks in America, so I did. I read everything Google said. It turns out the former president was a master at having a photo opportunity with a group of people such as blacks, and saying that he was putting into place some thing that would really help their community. Did you ever ask yourself why there was no outcry or grumbling from Republicans in Congress when he did things like that? It was because they knew that he regularly went in later privately and rescinded what he had done in public in the photo op. Read what Google has to say about his record. Just read the entire thing.
Somebody BLACK needs to slap the mess outta him!
That Mississippi burning slap,is the best slap in movie history,look it up
That was a good slap, but does not compare to Moe's legendary slap of Larry in Hoi Poloi....look that up
@@mariovercillo1319 This is the best slap. Historic slap, the slap heard around the world. The 1st time a black man slap a white man in a movie. This slap inspired Nelson Mandela to keep going while he was in prison
@@mariovercillo1319 THIS is the best slap because it FOREVER set the tone that no man will ever Try to demean a Black man or woman WITHOUT repercussions...THAT was an epic moment in HISTORY!
@@audreycumby1075 I get it, yes if you're talking about significance, symbolism, yes I agree best slap, I was talking about the best cinematically looking, vicious slap.
That honor would go to Abbott and Costello...lol
Slaps don't get no harder than that 😱
I was hoping for a follow up slap... Seems like the first one Tibbs gave him didn't touch that man's soul enough.
Oh yes it did. 😂 Then he starts crying. Loser.
Oh, yes it did! He knew his time was coming to an end with one slap!
The first one WAS enough.
Because it was the first one.
It was the proof that the privilege he loved was slipping away.. he had seen it happen in other ways but it had never touched him (literally) until that moment.
Now the whole foundation of his life is gone.
And even Henry saw it!!!
This was one of my top 5 movie scenes of all time!
In the novel, the Endicotts are Northerners who show a great deal of respect for Tibbs as they are viewed as outsiders as well.
The slap heard around the world 🌍. R.I.P. Sidney Poitier.