TO SIR WITN LOVE at HOLLYWOOD TEEN MOVIES

TITLE : To Sir, With Love
YEAR OF RELEASE : 1967
CLASSIFICATION : PG
DIRECTOR : James Clavell
STARRING : Sidney Poitier, Judy Geeson, Lulu

TONY'S COMMENTS :
Sidney Poitier plays engineer Mark Thackeray, who accepts a teaching job at a tough London school. He is given a totally undisciplined class & comes very close to quitting, but over a period of time he is successful in earning the respect of his students. The unforgettable finale, featuring the title song sung by Lulu, puts this film head & shoulder above the rest. "To Sir With Love" is a classic film with excellent performances by all. For many years after its cinema release, it was one of the most requested films for screening on high school campuses. If you haven't seen it, don't miss it. This film is a gem.

To Sir, With Love II [DVD](1996) DVD
Sidney Poitier returns to his iconic role of Mark Thackeray in this made-for-TV sequel to the 1967 classic "To Sir, With Love." Returning to Chicago to retire after spending 30 years teaching in London, he encounters some inner-city kids who desperately need his guidance and takes work at a struggling school. While trying to get through to his new students, he also reconnects with a woman from his past. With Christian Payton, Dana Eskelson; directed by Peter Bogdanovich. 92 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital stereo.
To Sir, With Love [DVD](1967) DVD
Sentimental heart-tugger stars Sidney Poitier as a first-year teacher at a rundown East End London high school who bucks the traditional educational system, allowing his unruly students to learn through experience and acquire a sense of responsibility. Co-stars Judy Geeson, Christian Roberts and Lulu (who sings the title tune); written, produced and directed by novelist James Clavell ("Shogun"). 105 min. Widescreen; Soundtrack: English Dolby Digital mono; Subtitles: English, Chinese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Thai; biographies; theatrical trailers.