To Sir, with Love

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To Sir, with Love ★★½ 1967

Teacher in London's tough East End tosses books in the wastebasket and proceeds to teach his class about life. Skillful and warm performance by Poitier as idealistic teacher; supporting cast also performs nicely. Based on the novel by E.R. Braithwaite. LuLu's title song was a big hit in 196768. 105m/C VHS, DVD . GB Sidney Poitier, Lulu, Judy Geeson, Christian Roberts, Suzy Kendall, Faith Brook; D: James Clavell; W: James Clavell; C: Paul Beeson; M: Ron Grainer.

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