For Love of Ivy(1968)
Sidney Poitier in the love, love, loveliest movie of the year.
For Love of Ivy Synopsis
A white family has had the same Black maid for many years. When she tells them she wants to go back to school and will be leaving soon, the 20ish year old son decides what she needs is a change and begins searching for a man to wine and dine her, but who won't marry her, thinking that this will distract her from her plans. The man he finds doesn't entirely cooperate.
For Love of Ivy (1968) is a comedy and romance film directed by Daniel Mann, released on July 17, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Abbey Lincoln, Beau Bridges and Nan Martin. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Daniel Mann
- Writers:
- Robert Alan Aurthur, Sidney Poitier
- Producers:
- Jay Weston, Edgar J. Scherick
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Coffey
- Composer:
- Quincy Jones
- Production:
- ABC Pictures International, Cinerama Productions, Palomar Pictures International
- Status:
- Released
For Love of Ivy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sidney Poitier
as Jack Parks
Abbey Lincoln
as Ivy Moore
Beau Bridges
as Tim Austin
Nan Martin
as Doris Austin
Lauri Peters
as Gena Austin
Carroll O'Connor
as Frank Austin
Leon Bibb
as Billy Talbot
Hugh Hurd
as Jerry
Lon Satton
as Harry
- Stanley Greene
Stanley Greene
as Eddie
Paul Harris
as Dealer
- Tony Major
Tony Major
as Dealer
Key crew
Directed by Daniel Mann, written by Robert Alan Aurthur and Sidney Poitier, produced by Jay Weston and Edgar J. Scherick.
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For Love of Ivy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 9 ratings.
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For Love of Ivy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch For Love of Ivy online?
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For Love of Ivy (1968) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Filmin and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in For Love of Ivy?
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The main cast of For Love of Ivy (1968) includes Sidney Poitier, Abbey Lincoln, Beau Bridges, Nan Martin and Lauri Peters. The film was directed by Daniel Mann. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was For Love of Ivy released?
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For Love of Ivy was released on July 17, 1968 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is For Love of Ivy worth watching?
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For Love of Ivy (1968) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.