For Love of Ivy (1968)
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When it was released in 1968, For Love of Ivy was the first mainstream Hollywood film to depict a mature romantic relationship between a black man and woman. Sidney Poitier stars as Jack Parks, a trucking executive who runs an illegal travelling casino out of one of his vehicles. Abbey Lincoln… More When it was released in 1968, For Love of Ivy was the first mainstream Hollywood film to depict a mature romantic relationship between a black man and woman. Sidney Poitier stars as Jack Parks, a trucking executive who runs an illegal travelling casino out of one of his vehicles. Abbey Lincoln co-stars as Ivy Moore, the much-valued maid of the white Austin household. To make sure that Ivy won't quit her job, Frank Austin (Carroll O'Connor) blackmails Poitier into romancing her. He eventually falls in love with Ivy for real, but not before she's discovered that he's little more than a "hired hand" in affairs of the heart. Beau Bridges costars as amiable hippie Tim Austin, the only truly likeable member of his snooty, upper-crust clan. Robert Alan Aurthur based his screenplay on an original story by star Sidney Poiter. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Daniel Mann
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Mystery & Suspense, Classics, Comedy
G,
- In Theaters
- Jul 17, 1968 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
It's an equal opportunity offender: supporting both white and black bourgeois dreams.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
This mediocre comedy, starring Poitier, became better known for its Oscar nominated song.
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Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Poitier love story has not aged well.
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David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...Poitier's always a pleasure to watch, even when the story surrounding him isn't exactly captivating.
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Cast
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Sidney Poitier
as Jack Parks
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Abbey Lincoln
as Ivy Moore
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Beau Bridges
as Tim Austin
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Nan Martin
as Doris Austin
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Lauri Peters
as Gena Austin
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Carroll O'Connor
as Frank Austin
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Leon Bibb
as Billy Talbot
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Hugh Hurd
as Jerry
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Lon Satton
as Harry
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Stanley Greene
as Eddie
- Cordy Clark
- Marlene Clark
- Anita Dangler
- Peter Dohanos
- Josip Elic
- Laura Greene
- Gloria Hendry
- Sharon Henesy
- Maeve McGuire
- Robert Miller
- Lisa Moore
- Clark Morgan
- Jennifer O'Neill
- Hope Stansbury
- Bob Carey
- Christopher St. John
- Jerome Collamore
- Paul Harris
- Madge West
- Joseph Attles
- Tony Major
- Lester Mack
- Mae Crane
