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Thanks to the TV1 Network, I had the opportunity to see this fantastic film. I absolutely loved it! It was a quaint and refreshing break from the norm. It is one that I would love to add to my collection so that I might share this gem with friends and family. In the 70's when the film was released, I was merely a twinkle in my parents eyes but oh how I have come to love and appreciate Sydney Poitier as an outstanding actor. I've had the privilege of experiencing, "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner," "A Raisin in the Sun," and "Uptown Saturday Night." I look forward to delving into the treasure of Sydney Poitier classics. Thank you for a great film. It was wonderful to watch a beautiful romance unfold.

A Warm December has Sidney Poitier basically recycling his dedicated doctor character from Guess Who's Coming To Dinner in this film. Like in the other Poitier has lost his wife and thrown himself into his work. He's in London for a conference and for a bit rest and relaxation with his daughter Yvette Curtis.

From one of the new African nations attending Poitier meets Ester Anderson and the two hit it off and she with young Ms. Curtis. But Anderson also has sickle cell anemia and in Africa where the treatment facilities aren't as advanced the prognosis isn't good.

A Warm December definitely shows Poitier at his most romantic, the most romantic he's ever been on the big screen. This film was most definitely influenced by Love Story in a positive way.

Definitely a must for fans of Sidney Poitier and he gets uniformly good support from the rest of the cast.

I recall this movie when it was originally released in 1973. I was a young child,and it was a welcomed relief from the "Blaxploitation" films of the era. This movie has been one of my favorites since I first saw it. It has periodically been shown on network t.v.through the years, so I have been able to see it from time to time prior to the release of the VHS tape. This is Sidney Poitier doing what he does best. Charming, intelligent and in a romantic lead. Ester Anderson was also very beautiful and quite delightful in her role. It is a shame that her life in the cinema was so short-lived. Yvette Curtis was also charming, and went on to her next memorable role in Claudine. It would be wonderful to know where these two actresses are now!

Had this been Doris Day and Rock Hudson...this movie would have won an Academy Award as best picture.

It was one of the first movies of this type to display minorities of color as people and not stereotypes.

The outstanding performances by all of the actors in this movie and should be emulated by all movies of this type.

If anyone has any information on Esther Anderson; please contact me.

If anyone has any information on Yvette Curtis; please contact me.

Good Writing,excellent performances, and insightful dialogs make this a movie that should be in all collections.

This is movie making at its best.

I mean Sidney,However not even he could save this film.