The movie, “A Warm December,” is a drama and romance film, shot in 1973. It tells the story of an African-American doctor who falls in love with the niece of an African ambassador while on vacation in London. This piece will give details about where the film was shot and who the key players were, as well as share some intriguing backstage facts about the production.
Where it Filmed?
“A Warm December” was filmed at Pinewood Studios, located in Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK. The filming began on April 25, 1972.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sidney Poitier | Dr. Matt Younger |
| 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 | Detective in Burberry (uncredited) |
| Milos Kirek | General Kuznovski (uncredited) |
| Letta Mbulu | Club Singer (uncredited) |
| T.P. McKenna | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| James Payne | Taxi Driver at Theatre (uncredited) |
| Lon Satton | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Tina Simmons | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Guy Standeven | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Rudolph Walker | Minor Role (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- T.P. McKenna was first cast to play Dr. Henry Barlow, but after filming some scenes, Sidney Poitier, the director and star of the movie, decided to replace him with George Baker, and those scenes were shot again.
- There’s a mistake in the movie concerning the character Dr. Myomo. He is supposed to have two scars, one on each cheek, which are noticeable throughout the movie. But in one of the final scenes with Dr. Younger, his scars mysteriously disappear.
- The movie “The Song Remains the Same” which was released in 1976 makes reference to “A Warm December.”
- The character Dr. Matt Younger says a memorable line in the movie, which goes like, “Blowing people’s minds must be your hobby.”
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Pinewood Studios, Iver Heath, Buckinghamshire, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.5488872
- Longitude: -0.5319505999999999
- Place ID: ChIJTRZRjqVvdkgRTXFXSJXOIrU
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Pinewood Rd, Slough, Iver SL0 0NH, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
