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For Love of Ivy

For Love of Ivy

Sidney Poitier in the love, love, loveliest movie of the year.

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: For Love of Ivy
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance
  • Release Date: 1968-07-17
  • Runtime: 101 minutes
  • Rating: 5.9/10 (7 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: ABC Pictures International, Cinerama Productions, Palomar Pictures International
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.5186
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Sidney Poitier

Sidney Poitier

as Jack Parks

Abbey Lincoln

Abbey Lincoln

as Ivy Moore

Beau Bridges

Beau Bridges

as Tim Austin

Nan Martin

Nan Martin

as Doris Austin

Lauri Peters

Lauri Peters

as Gena Austin

Carroll O'Connor

Carroll O'Connor

as Frank Austin

Leon Bibb

Leon Bibb

as Billy Talbot

Hugh Hurd

Hugh Hurd

as Jerry

Lon Satton

Lon Satton

as Harry

Stanley Greene

Stanley Greene

as Eddie

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

gamblingromancedinner dateblack lovehappy ending

Frequently Asked Questions

What is For Love of Ivy?

For Love of Ivy is a Comedy, Romance movie directed by . It was released on 1968-07-17.

Who are the main actors in For Love of Ivy?

The main cast includes Sidney Poitier, Abbey Lincoln, Beau Bridges, Nan Martin, Lauri Peters, .

Where can I watch For Love of Ivy online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if For Love of Ivy is available.

Is For Love of Ivy based on a true story?

Sidney Poitier in the love, love, loveliest movie of the year.

What is the IMDb rating of For Love of Ivy?

For Love of Ivy has an IMDb rating of 5.9/10 based on 7 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of For Love of Ivy?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for For Love of Ivy?

The soundtrack was composed by ABC Pictures International, Cinerama Productions, Palomar Pictures International. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was For Love of Ivy filmed?

For Love of Ivy was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is For Love of Ivy?

The total runtime of For Love of Ivy is 101 minutes.

Is For Love of Ivy suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to For Love of Ivy?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to For Love of Ivy.

Does For Love of Ivy have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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