A Warm December
“His love. Her December. Their story. Something to remember.”
Synopsis
Widower Dr. Matt Younger and his daughter go to London for a month of dirt-bike racing. While there, Dr. Younger is surprised by finding himself attracted to Catherine, a charming but elusive woman who seems to have some mysterious men following her. A romance slowly develops between the doctor and Catherine, but there are complications to their happiness.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A Warm December (1973, trailer) [Sidney Poitier, Ester Anderson, Yvette Curtis, George Baker]
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-03-20
Top Cast
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Sidney Poitier
Dr. Matt Younger
Ester Anderson
Catherine Oswandu
Yvette Curtis
Stefanie Younger
George Baker
Dr. Henry Barlow
Johnny Sekka
Dr. Joseph Myomo
Earl Cameron
Ambassador George Oswandu
Hilary Crane
Marsha Barlow
John Beardmore
Burberry Detective (uncredited)
Milos Kirek
General Kuznovski (uncredited)
Letta Mbulu
Club Singer (uncredited)
T. P. McKenna
Man (uncredited)
James Payne
Taxi Driver at Theatre (uncredited)
Lon Satton
Man (uncredited)
Guy Standeven
Party Guest (uncredited)
Rudolph Walker
Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.98x
-$41K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Poitier
- Screenplay & Story
- Lawrence Roman
- Original Score
- Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson
- Original Title
- A Warm December
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- First Artists, National General Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Poitier
Lawrence Roman
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson
Paul Beeson
Pembroke J. Herring, Peter Pitt
Melville Tucker
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Poitier
Director
Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson
Original Music Composer
Pembroke J. Herring
Editor
Lawrence Roman
Writer
Paul Beeson
Director of Photography
Peter Pitt
Editor
Melville Tucker
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Warm December
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Warm December about?
Widower Dr. Matt Younger and his daughter go to London for a month of dirt-bike racing. While there, Dr. Younger is surprised by finding himself attracted to Catherine, a charming but elusive woman who seems to have some mysterious men following her. A romance slowly develops between the doctor and Catherine, but there are complications to their happiness.
Who directed A Warm December?
A Warm December was directed by Sidney Poitier.
Who stars in A Warm December?
The principal cast of A Warm December includes Sidney Poitier, Ester Anderson, Yvette Curtis, George Baker, Johnny Sekka.
When was A Warm December released and how long is it?
A Warm December was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
What was the box office and production budget of A Warm December?
A Warm December had a reported production budget of $1.6M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (0.98 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for A Warm December?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Warm December was composed by Coleridge-Taylor Perkinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Warm December?
A Warm December holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).