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A Warm December

  • 19731973
  • PGPG
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
742
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Sidney Poitier and Ester Anderson in A Warm December (1973)
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An African-American doctor falls in love with the niece of an African ambassador during his vacation in London, but it turns out that she is suffering from a rare terminal illness.An African-American doctor falls in love with the niece of an African ambassador during his vacation in London, but it turns out that she is suffering from a rare terminal illness.An African-American doctor falls in love with the niece of an African ambassador during his vacation in London, but it turns out that she is suffering from a rare terminal illness.
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
742
YOUR RATING
    • Sidney Poitier
    • Lawrence Roman
  • Stars
    • Sidney Poitier
    • Ester Anderson
    • Yvette Curtis
    • Sidney Poitier
    • Lawrence Roman
  • Stars
    • Sidney Poitier
    • Ester Anderson
    • Yvette Curtis
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 16User reviews
    • 7Critic reviews
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    Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier
    • Dr. Matt Younger
    Ester Anderson
    • Catherine Oswandu
    • (as Esther Anderson)
    Yvette Curtis
    Yvette Curtis
    • Stefanie Younger
    George Baker
    George Baker
    • Dr. Henry Barlow
    Johnny Sekka
    Johnny Sekka
    • Dr. Joseph Myomo
    Earl Cameron
    Earl Cameron
    • Ambassador George Oswandu
    Hilary Crane
    Hilary Crane
    • Marsha Barlow
    John Beardmore
    • Detective in Burberry
    • (uncredited)
    Milos Kirek
    • General Kuznovski
    • (uncredited)
    Letta Mbulu
    • Club Singer
    • (uncredited)
    T.P. McKenna
    T.P. McKenna
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    James Payne
    James Payne
    • Taxi Driver at Theatre
    • (uncredited)
    Lon Satton
    Lon Satton
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
    Tina Simmons
    Tina Simmons
    • Nightclub Patron
    • (uncredited)
    Guy Standeven
    Guy Standeven
    • Party Guest
    • (uncredited)
    Rudolph Walker
    Rudolph Walker
    • Minor Role
    • (uncredited)
      • Sidney Poitier
      • Lawrence Roman
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      T.P. McKenna was cast in the role of Dr. Henry Barlow by Director and star Sidney Poitier. However, after the scenes were filmed, Poitier decided to recast George Baker, and the relevant scenes were reshot.
    • Goofs
      Dr. Myomo has two scars, one on each cheek throughout the movie. He is identified by Dr. Young as the man "with the scars" when talking with Cathrine, but in his last scene with Dr. Young, his scars are missing.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Matt Younger: Blowing people's minds must be your hobby.

    • Connections
      Referenced in The Song Remains the Same (1976)
    • Soundtracks
      NONQONQO
      Music and Lyrics by Miriam Makeba

      Sung by Letta Mbulu

      Courtesy of RCA Records and Tapes

    User reviews16

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    10/10
    I remember this movie
    I was just so pleasantly surprised and touched by the sweet sadness of this movie, even at a young age. I have rarely seen African Americans portrayed on screen as people (not stereotypes) who spoke to each other intelligently and dealt with issues in a civilized manner. This movie also made me aware of the vast difference in culture between Black Africans and Black Americans. All around wonderful film. This is the type of film the entire family can watch and enjoy. There is not a lot of car chases or explosions so you can watch and think about what the characters are going through, how they are feeling and how this is influenced by the difference in culture. I would like to see this film aired more often and I recommend it highly.
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    4
    • cjmitchell60
    • Jan 13, 2008

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 1973 (Ireland)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
    • Production company
      • First Artists
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    Technical specs

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    • 1 hour 39 minutes
      • Mono

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