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Novelist James Clavell wrote, produced and directed this 1967 British film (based on the novel by E. R. Braithwaite) about a rookie teacher who throws out stock lesson plans and really takes command of his unruly, adolescent students in a London school. Sidney Poitier is very good as a man struggling with the extent of his commitment to the job, and even more as a teacher whose commitment is to proffering life lessons instead of just academic ones. The spirit of this movie can also be found in more recent films such as Dangerous Minds and Mr. Holland's Opus, but none are as moving as this. Besides, the others don't have a title song performed by Lulu, who also stars. --Tom Keogh
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Mark Thackeray (Sidney Poitier) is an engineer who loses his job and turns to teaching in a tough East End school. He immediately faces hostility from his students - the graduating class - who are determined to break his spirit. However, Thackeray counters by treating the teenagers as young adults, attempting to prepare them for life in the outside world. Gradually, as he takes the class on field trips to museums and similar outings, Thackeray earns both their affection and respect.
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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful
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I always liked this film a lot and decided I had to have it on DVD. I hadn't seen it for years, but it was just as good as I remembered it, and like all great sentimental films, it brings a tear to the eye at the end.
The cast is perfect. Poitier is stiff and awkward as the only black teacher in London's roughest school (interesting how he spends most of his time while teaching slapping something suspiciously like a truncheon against the palm of his hand). Judy Geeson is irresistible as Pamela, and Lulu remarkably common! But what a great voice, and what a great song To Sir With Love still is.
There's lots of drama, tension, stuff to get you laughing and crying. It's a very well-formed film, structurally; very tight. As you'd expect from Clavell.
What I hadn't fully remembered is how beautifully shot it is. Every scene is a work of art.
The DVD transfer does full justice to this and preserves all the warmth and beauty of 1960s Technicolor. A treasure.
The cast is perfect. Poitier is stiff and awkward as the only black teacher in London's roughest school (interesting how he spends most of his time while teaching slapping something suspiciously like a truncheon against the palm of his hand). Judy Geeson is irresistible as Pamela, and Lulu remarkably common! But what a great voice, and what a great song To Sir With Love still is.
There's lots of drama, tension, stuff to get you laughing and crying. It's a very well-formed film, structurally; very tight. As you'd expect from Clavell.
What I hadn't fully remembered is how beautifully shot it is. Every scene is a work of art.
The DVD transfer does full justice to this and preserves all the warmth and beauty of 1960s Technicolor. A treasure.
18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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I honestly believe that this film should be screened at schools as part of an O level, (or whatever the equivalent is now) English or Social studies course. I have seen this at least 25 times and it still brings a tear to the eye and gives food for thought about how we as a society treat others. It covers life, the coming of age, prejudice and death,and is so creatively transferred onto the big screen. Sidney Poitier has made many brilliant performances, but this, although one of his earliest must rank as one of his best. The title song by Lulu is fantastic, (just a shame she did a shortenned version on her latest album, the original was much better).
All in all, a brilliant film to sit in by the fire on a cold rainy night, with a bottle of wine and dream how life could be here, if we all stood by the same values as Sidney Poitiers character.
All in all, a brilliant film to sit in by the fire on a cold rainy night, with a bottle of wine and dream how life could be here, if we all stood by the same values as Sidney Poitiers character.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Annette
Format:DVD
This is Poitier at his moody best in a film so evocative of the era only a film made at the time could have. I saw this at the cinema when it first came out and its still one of my favourites. Anyone who grew up in the 1960s should definitely watch it. Judy Geeson and Lulu play great roles and the end of school dance and the title song sung by Lulu in the closing scenes is a real tear-jerker. Enjoy it for what it is - a peice of nostalgia.
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this and the other sir with love are super-lulu is a favourite of mine so enjoyed it immensly, as did my friend.
Published 1 month ago by pat makin
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Excellent. Enjoyed the movie and the character played by Sidney Poitier. The attributes marked by the character is so relevant today to make a difference to enhance the standard... Read more
Published 1 month ago by D Lewis
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Back at school
Back at school with this good old film,had this from Amazon for my Wife,A film she enjoyed,Stars of the sixty's.
Published 6 months ago by Merv the Swerve
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Poignant and Endearing - a great film.
I had heard so much about this film and was glad to finally watch it on DVD. I can say with certainty that it deserved all the accolade and rave reviews it has gotten. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Uenna
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good
It was a gift so I have not watched it myself. Very quick delivery and have not had a complaint so it must be fine.
Published 11 months ago by Lisa
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probably one of the best films with a wealth of classic actors and a punchy raw story. one of the must-see films.
Published 12 months ago by kimss
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THIS IS SUCH A GREAT FILM. VERY EVOCATIVE OF THE TIME, THE CAST ARE JUST RIGHT. I WAS BORN JUST A BIT LATER THAN THE FILM IS SHOWN IN BUT CAN STILL SEE SNAPSHOTS OF HOW LIFE WAS... Read more
Published 12 months ago by ladyroy
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To Sir with Love
Really really enjoyed this film again..... took me back to my school days. Its a good watch on a drab day.
Published 13 months ago by karolannz
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A Wonderful Classic Film
A older film which still reflects life today. Beautifully acted and filmed, I can watch this time after time and still gain something from every viewing. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Ann Morgan
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60's classic!
This film has a fabulous cast, with a timeless story.
It covers issues relevant today, and "Sir" turns them around, beautifully.
It covers issues relevant today, and "Sir" turns them around, beautifully.
Published 20 months ago by Veronica1951
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