For Love of Ivy
"Sidney Poitier in the love, love, loveliest movie of the year."
Originally released in 1968. For Love of Ivy is a comedy/romance film. directed by Daniel Mann.
Starring Sidney Poitier, Abbey Lincoln, and Beau Bridges
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 17, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (8 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ABC Pictures International
- Cinerama Productions
- Palomar Pictures International
Frequently Asked Questions
What is For Love of Ivy about?
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...
Who directed For Love of Ivy?
For Love of Ivy was directed by Daniel Mann.
How long is For Love of Ivy?
For Love of Ivy has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was For Love of Ivy released?
For Love of Ivy was released on July 17, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in For Love of Ivy?
The main cast of For Love of Ivy includes Sidney Poitier, Abbey Lincoln, Beau Bridges, Nan Martin, Lauri Peters.