- Actors: Sidney Poitier, Judy Geeson, Christian Roberts, Suzy Kendall, Ann Bell
- Directors: James Clavell
- Writers: James Clavell, E.R. Braithwaite
- Producers: James Clavell, John R. Sloan
- Classification: PG
- Studio: Vci
- VHS Release Date: 3 Feb 2003
- Run Time: 105 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004CK6G
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,044 in Video (See Top 100 in Video)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
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
Synopsis
A novice high school teacher (Sidney Poitier) transforms an unruly senior class into respectable young adults in this "well-acted, excellent film" (Leonard Maltin). "Sidney Poitier is superb" (New York Daily News)
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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
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
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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to sir with love 1
probably one of the best films with a wealth of classic actors and a punchy raw story. one of the must-see films.
Published 9 days ago by kimss
to sir with love
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 29 days ago by ladyroy
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 1 month ago by karolannz
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 5 months ago by Ann Morgan
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 8 months ago by Veronica1951
LOVE SIR!
A really good movie that has well stood the test of time. I liked it when I first saw it in the origianl format and I liked it and found it interesting, moving and a good depiction... Read more
Published 10 months ago by CHRIS KINEALY
Wonderful
To Sir, with Love is a 1967 British film drama starring Sidney Poitier dealing with social and racial issues in an inner city school. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Grahame
To Sir with love - film
Having just read and really enjoyed the book for the first time I wanted to see the film. It was a little disappointing but nevertheless well acted and a good incite into the... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Somerset Moor
Great Film
Firstly what a great nostalgic well acted film.
Secondly, an in depth film dealing with a wide range of social issues both occupationally as an inexperienced teacher and as a... Read more
Secondly, an in depth film dealing with a wide range of social issues both occupationally as an inexperienced teacher and as a... Read more
Published 14 months ago by GT
good film
i have seen this a number of times on tv and liked and enjoyed watching it and now i have my own copy can watch it whenever i like now
Published 14 months ago by caring Angel
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