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Novelist James Clavell wrote, produced, and directed this 1967 British film (based on a 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. 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 academics. The spirit of this movie can be found in such recent films as Dangerous Minds and Mr. Holland's Opus, but none is as moving as this one. Besides, the others don't have a title song performed by pop star Lulu. --Tom Keogh
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This movie I was as I child and really enjoyed it. Sidney Poitier is one of my old time favorites of actors and I thought he acting in this was absolutely fantastic.
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By Kelly
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Has to be the all time best - love your teacher movie. Sidney Poitier is the ultimate calm, cool. and collected, demanding respect teacher ever on film. I would recommend this to anyone who ever had a crush on a teacher! Judy Gleeson plays her part so well, yet we know all the girls had a soft spot for him. He is the ultimate ladies man and man's man. I have loved this movie and the musical score from the first time I ever saw it.
By Elaine Ward
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Sidney Poitier is a great actor and I am happy to be able to get one of his movies - thoroughly enjoyable.
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It is all about the Love
Poitier does such a great job of portraying Mark Thackeray. The movie takes the time to let you have some insight into the characters.
Published 3 months ago by Thomas M Meek
5.0 out of 5 stars
To Sir With Love
Excellent film, showed this to my high school classes recently; they loved it! The film has held up as well as when I first saw it in the movie theatre as an adolescent! Read more
Published 11 months ago by jv
4.0 out of 5 stars
To Sir With Love
This is an awesome movie. Loved it 20 years ago and still love it. It really shows the problems for teachers in inner city schools. Not alot has changed.
Published 16 months ago by Lexi
5.0 out of 5 stars
to sir with love
a timeless classic. you know a true classic when despite the time that has lapsed since the movie was first produced, it can bridge the space of time and still after all these... Read more
Published 21 months ago by K
1.0 out of 5 stars
unhappy
This dvd did not indicate to me at the time of purchase that it can only be used on european dvd;s- it was a waste of money time and effort to get this. Read more
Published on May 20 2011 by Liana
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still relevant and exciting
Tensions between racial groups. Teenage sexuality. Frustrating job markets. Passion. Bullying. How to maintain integrity in a disintegrating time. Sound like a movie for 2011? Read more
Published on April 18 2011 by Therin
5.0 out of 5 stars
To Sir with Love
Hello This is a wonderful movie. However it was a disappointment when it arrived in the mail because as a new borrower of dvds online i did not realize that because it was coming... Read more
Published on Jun 28 2010 by J. Reed
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sidney Poitier truly shines on this film
Sidney Poitier had three films released in 1967, in my opinion this was the best of them. "In the Heat of the Night" might have been more socially relevant when seen today, and... Read more
Published on Jun 26 2007 by Jenny J.J.I.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Heartwarming Film
Poitier is a stunning actor.
This is a heartwarming film. This is a good feel-good movie for anyone who may be feeling down!
Jeffrey C. Read more
Published on Jun 27 2004 by J. McAndrew
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of Sidney Poitier's outstanding movies
This movie, based on E.R. Braithwaite's book, was one of the outstanding movies of Sidney Poitier. I am a sucker of such movies, especially as I can relate to them. Read more
Published on Jun 25 2004 by Trial Critic
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