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To Sir, with Love

  • 1967
  • Approved
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
22K
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Sidney Poitier in To Sir, with Love (1967)
Idealistic engineer-trainee and his experiences in teaching a group of rambunctious white high school students from the slums of London's East End.
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Coming-of-AgeWorkplace DramaDrama

An idealistic black teacher takes on a temporary position teaching a group of rambunctious white high school students.An idealistic black teacher takes on a temporary position teaching a group of rambunctious white high school students.An idealistic black teacher takes on a temporary position teaching a group of rambunctious white high school students.

  • Director
    • James Clavell
  • Writers
    • E.R. Braithwaite
    • James Clavell
  • Stars
    • Sidney Poitier
    • Judy Geeson
    • Christian Roberts
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    22K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • James Clavell
    • Writers
      • E.R. Braithwaite
      • James Clavell
    • Stars
      • Sidney Poitier
      • Judy Geeson
      • Christian Roberts
    • 162User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations total

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    Top Cast50

    Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier
    • Mark Thackeray
    Judy Geeson
    Judy Geeson
    • Pamela Dare
    Christian Roberts
    Christian Roberts
    • Denham
    Suzy Kendall
    Suzy Kendall
    • Gillian Blanchard
    Ann Bell
    • Mrs. Dare
    Geoffrey Bayldon
    Geoffrey Bayldon
    • Theo Weston
    Faith Brook
    Faith Brook
    • Grace Evans
    Patricia Routledge
    Patricia Routledge
    • Clinty Clintridge
    Christopher Chittell
    Christopher Chittell
    • Potter
    Adrienne Posta
    Adrienne Posta
    • Moira Joseph
    Edward Burnham
    Edward Burnham
    • Florian
    Rita Webb
    Rita Webb
    • Mrs. Joseph
    Fiona Duncan
    • Euphemia Phillips
    Fred Griffiths
    • Mr. Clark
    Mona Bruce
    • Josie Dawes
    Marianne Stone
    Marianne Stone
    • Gert
    Dervis Ward
    • Mr. Bell (P.T. Teacher)
    Peter Attard
    Peter Attard
    • Ingham
    • Director
      • James Clavell
    • Writers
      • E.R. Braithwaite
      • James Clavell
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Drama

    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The film did so unexpectedly well in the States that Columbia Pictures did market research to find out why so many people had gone to it. Their answer: Sidney Poitier.
    • Goofs
      The students in the class, most of the teachers at the school, and the vendors at the fruit and vegetable market wear the same clothes throughout the movie. The students may wear the same clothes because their families can't afford more than one set of "school" clothing. Some students wear different clothes in the funeral and museum scenes. The vendors are most likely wearing their work clothes.
    • Quotes
      • Mark Thackeray: [entering classroom and seeing smoke] All you boys, out. Girls stay where you are. Out.
      • [closes door]
      • Mark Thackeray: I am sick of your foul language, your crude behavior and your sluttish manner. There are certain things a decent woman keeps private, and only a filthy slut would have done this and those who stood by and encouraged her are just as bad. I don't care who's responsible - you're all to blame. Now, I am going to leave this room for five minutes by which time that disgusting object had better be removed and the windows opened to clear away the stench. If you must play these filthy games, do them in your homes, and not in my classroom!
    • Crazy credits
      Lulu received an "introducing" credit.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies with Ebert & Roeper: The New Black Cinema (1992)
    • Soundtracks
      To Sir, With Love
      Lyrics by Don Black
      Music by Mark London (as Marc London)
      Performed by Lulu (uncredited)
      Arranged and Conducted by Mike Leander (uncredited)

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    FAQ9

    • What is 'To Sir, With Love' about?
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    • What was burning in the classroom fireplace and why did the students burn it?

    Details

    • Release date
      • June 14, 1967 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Al maestro, con cariño
    • Filming locations
      • Docklands, Poplar, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Columbia Pictures
      • Columbia British Productions
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $640,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $2,429
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 45m(105 min)
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.66 : 1(original ratio)
      • 1.85 : 1

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