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To Sir, with Love (1967)
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Release Date:
14 June 1967 (USA) moreTagline:
A story as fresh as the girls in their minis. . .and as tough as the kids from London's East End! [UK Theatrical] morePlot:
Idealistic engineer-trainee and his experiences in teaching a group of rambunctious white high school students from the slums of London's East End. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
A Wonderful Film moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Sidney Poitier | ... | Mark Thackeray | |
| Christian Roberts | ... | Denham | |
| Judy Geeson | ... | Pamela Dare | |
| Suzy Kendall | ... | Gillian Blanchard | |
| Lulu | ... | Barbara 'Babs' Pegg (as 'Lulu') | |
| Faith Brook | ... | Grace Evans | |
| Geoffrey Bayldon | ... | Theo Weston | |
| Edward Burnham | ... | Florian | |
| Gareth Robinson | ... | Tich Jackson | |
| Grahame Charles | ... | Fernman | |
| Fiona Duncan | ... | Euphemia Phillips | |
| Patricia Routledge | ... | Clinty Clintridge | |
| Adrienne Posta | ... | Moira Joseph | |
| Ann Bell | ... | Mrs. Dare | |
| Chris Chittell | ... | Potter (as Christopher Chittell) |
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105 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
Argentina:Atp | UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating) | South Africa:(Banned) | South Africa:A (re rating) | Australia:PG | Finland:S | Spain:13 | Sweden:Btl | USA:Unrated | West Germany:12 | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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The film did so unexpectedly well in America that Columbia Pictures did market research to find out why so many people had gone to it. Their answer: Sidney Poitier. moreGoofs:
Continuity: During the opening of the film, the ad on the top of Mark Thackeray's Bus changes from BOAC to Pan Am and back to BOAC. moreQuotes:
Pamela Dare: Sir, will you call me Pamela?Mark Thackeray: All right.
Pamela Dare: Sir, will you dance with me tonight?
Mark Thackeray: Of course, Pamela
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It's Getting Harder All The Time moreFAQ
What are the classroom rules that Thackeray lays down for his students?What were all those letters that Thackeray kept dropping in the post box?
Is "To Sir, with Love" based on a book?
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Sidney Poitier is absolutely superb in this film about a novice teacher who prepares a class of uncouth youths for adulthood. There are too many wonderful scenes to catalogue in this commentary but among the highlights are: his reaction to the naughty chatter of the ladies on the bus, his coping with the young lady who has a crush on him, and his complicated relationship with the stiffnecked rebel of the class. There are so many positive messages imparted in this film and they come across without being heavy-handed. Highly recommended, 9/10.