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To Sir, With Love (14-Jun-1967)
Director: James Clavell Writer: James Clavell From novel: To Sir, with Love by E. R. Braithwaite Music by: Ron Grainer Producer: James Clavell Keywords: Drama, Teachers, Mathematics Mark Thackeray, British engineer from Guyana, is a first-time teacher instructing a class of white, tough near-delinquents in London's East End. Thackeray believes if he treats his defiant charges as adults and with respect, they will respond in kind. Sentimental and completely non-cynical, yet unforgettable drama. Ron Grainer's musical score received a Grammy nomination.
CAST | Sidney Poitier | ... Mark Thackeray | | | Christian Roberts | ... Denham | | Judy Geeson | ... Pamela Dare | | Suzy Kendall | ... Gillian Blanchard | | | Ann Bell | ... Mrs. Dare | | Geoffrey Bayldon | ... Weston | | Faith Brook | ... Mrs. Evans | | Patricia Routledge | ... Clinty | | Christopher Chittell | ... Potter | | Adrienne Posta | ... Moira Jackson | | | Edward Burnham | ... Florian | | Rita Webb | ... Mrs. Joseph | | Fiona Duncan | ... Miss Phillips | | Fred Griffiths | ... Vendor | | Mona Bruce | ... Josie Dawes | | Marianne Stone | ... Gert | | Dervis Ward | ... Mr. Bell | | | Peter Atard | ... Ingham | | Sally Cann | ... | | Grahame Charles | ... Fernman | | Michael Des Barres | ... Williams | | Margaret Heald | ... | | Ellison Kemp | ... | | Albert Lampert | ... | | Chitra Neogy | ... | | Una Pearl | ... | | Bonita Shawe | ... | | Anthony Villaroel | ... Seales | | Richard Willson | ... | | Stewart Bevan | ... | | Carla Challoner | ... | | Joseph Cuby | ... | | Sally Gosselin | ... | | Kevin Hubbard | ... | | Howard Knight | ... | | Lynne Sue Moon | ... | | Jane Peach | ... | | Gareth Robinson | ... Tich | | Roger Shepherd | ... Buckley | | Stephen Whittaker | ... | | | The Mindbenders | ... Band | | | Introducing | | Lulu | ... Barbara Pegg |
REVIEWS Review by Richard Conner (posted on 21-Aug-2007) An extraordinary film. One of Sidney Poitier's best. Brings a sultry teen played by Judy Geeson into the public eye, and showcases excellent music, including the show's theme, sung by Lulu, who also acts in the film.
Introduced as a new teacher into a rough workingclass English neighborhood, Poitier struggles with students who have little initial interest in learning or deportment, but whom he gradually introduces to manners, goals, and ultimate accomplishments. Ultimately he achieves their respect and he takes pride in their transformation, deciding to stay on for additional terms at the school.
The film is well cast and the plot well drawn and believable. It will engross and please most viewers, and will appeal to those of all ages.
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