To Sir with Love

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:film
gptkbp:audience Well-received by audiences.
gptkbp:based_on novel by E. R. Braithwaite
gptkbp:box_office $4 million
gptkbp:character Pamela Dare.
Denham.
Mark Thackeray.
Mr. Thackeray.
Beryl.
gptkbp:character_arc Mark Thackeray's journey.
gptkbp:character_development Focuses on student growth.
gptkbp:character_relationships Teacher-student dynamics.
gptkbp:cinematography Ted Moore
gptkbp:color Technicolor.
gptkbp:community_impact Promoted discussions on race and education.
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:critical_reception Generally positive.
gptkbp:cultural_impact Influenced education and teacher-student relationships.
Influenced perceptions of teachers.
gptkbp:cultural_references Referenced in various media.
gptkbp:cultural_significance Explores themes of respect and understanding.
gptkbp:director gptkb:James_Clavell
gptkbp:edited_by gptkb:Peter_Taylor
gptkbp:film_awards Nominated for several awards.
gptkbp:film_editing Adapted from a novel.
gptkbp:film_festival Cannes Film Festival.
gptkbp:film_length 105 minutes.
gptkbp:film_score 7.5
Ronnie Aldrich.
gptkbp:film_technique Realistic portrayal of education.
gptkbp:filming_location London.
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:To_Sir,_with_Love_II
gptkbp:genre gptkb:drama
Drama.
gptkbp:historical_context Reflects 1960s societal issues.
gptkbp:home_media_release DVD and Blu-ray.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label To Sir with Love
gptkbp:influenced Subsequent films about education.
Teaching methods in film.
gptkbp:influenced_by Real-life experiences of E. R. Braithwaite.
gptkbp:inspiration Based on the author's experiences as a teacher.
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legacy Considered a classic in educational cinema.
gptkbp:music_by gptkb:Ronnie_Aldrich
gptkbp:notable_quote “ You’re not just a teacher, you’re a friend.”
gptkbp:notable_song To Sir, with Love by Lulu
gptkbp:plot A teacher in a rough London school tries to inspire his students.
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Columbia_Pictures
gptkbp:release_date June 14, 1967
gptkbp:release_year gptkb:1967
gptkbp:remake To Sir, with Love II.
gptkbp:screenplay_by gptkb:James_Clavell
gptkbp:setting London, England.
gptkbp:starring gptkb:Christian_Roberts
gptkb:Judy_Geeson
gptkb:Sidney_Poitier
gptkbp:theme Racial and social issues.
gptkbp:themes Education, respect, and understanding.
gptkbp:won_award gptkb:1
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lulu
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5