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Release Date:
14 June 1967 (USA) moreTagline:
A story as fresh as the girls in their minis. . .and as tough as the kids from London's East End! [UK Theatrical] morePlot:
Idealistic engineer-trainee and his experiences in teaching a group of rambunctious white high school students from the slums of London's East End. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 win & 2 nominations moreUser Comments:
Touching film; anchored by Poitier's flawless performance moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Sidney Poitier | ... | Mark Thackeray | |
| Christian Roberts | ... | Denham | |
| Judy Geeson | ... | Pamela Dare | |
| Suzy Kendall | ... | Gillian Blanchard | |
| Lulu | ... | Barbara 'Babs' Pegg (as 'Lulu') | |
| Faith Brook | ... | Grace Evans | |
| Geoffrey Bayldon | ... | Theo Weston | |
| Edward Burnham | ... | Florian | |
| Gareth Robinson | ... | Tich Jackson | |
| Grahame Charles | ... | Fernman | |
| Fiona Duncan | ... | Euphemia Phillips | |
| Patricia Routledge | ... | Clinty Clintridge | |
| Adrienne Posta | ... | Moira Joseph | |
| Ann Bell | ... | Mrs. Dare | |
| Chris Chittell | ... | Potter (as Christopher Chittell) |
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105 minCountry:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
Argentina:Atp | UK:A (original rating) | UK:PG (video rating) | South Africa:(Banned) | South Africa:A (re rating) | Australia:PG | Finland:S | Spain:13 | Sweden:Btl | USA:Unrated | West Germany:12 | Singapore:PGFun Stuff
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The film was held from release for more than a year until Columbia Pictures decided to open it in Westwood, California in the summer of 1967 where it really broke through. moreGoofs:
Continuity: When another student throws a can at Pamela, she is facing Thackery and defends against the object with her right hand. When Thackery catches the can a split second later, Pam now has her back to Thackery, defends with her left hand, and has to turn completely around to respond to him. moreQuotes:
Barbara Pegg: Sir, have you ever been really really broke?Mark Thackeray: Yes. Yes I have.
Pamela Dare: Sir, you're like us... but not. It's funny.
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Referenced in "Night Court: To Sir with... Ah, What the Heck... Love (#9.18)" (1992) moreSoundtrack:
It's Getting Harder All The Time moreFAQ
How does the movie end?What are the classroom rules that Thackeray lays down for his students?
What subject(s) was Thackeray teaching?
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Sidney Poitier's exceptional lead performance anchors this touching film about that special person who changes your life. As the first time teacher to a group of undisciplined British youth, Poitier is in virtually every frame of this picture. It is a role that calls for a high degree of character development, and Poitier meets and expands the challenge by totally inhabiting the character he is playing. I honestly cannot think of any way his performance could be better, and this is a huge compliment for any actor - even one of Mr. Poitier's immense talents.
While not in the same league, the young cast of then-unknowns also perform quite well. Particularly effective of the young cast members is fresh-faced Judy Geeson, who brings unexpected depth to the stereotypical role of the young schoolgirl love-struck over Mr. Poitier (who could blame her). Director/writer/producer James Clavell avoids over-sentimentalization by inject his well-written script with a healthy dose of realism. The film may not be particularly striking, in the visual sense, but Clavell is a perfectly competent film maker, and his love of the material is evident throughout the entire picture.