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For Love of Ivy

  • 19681968
  • GG
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
782
YOUR RATING
For Love of Ivy (1968)
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Upon learning their maid will be leaving to earn an education, the son of the family decides to set her up with a man.Upon learning their maid will be leaving to earn an education, the son of the family decides to set her up with a man.Upon learning their maid will be leaving to earn an education, the son of the family decides to set her up with a man.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
782
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Daniel Mann
  • Writers
    • Robert Alan Aurthur(screenplay)
    • Sidney Poitier(original story)
  • Stars
    • Sidney Poitier
    • Abbey Lincoln
    • Beau Bridges
Top credits
  • Director
    • Daniel Mann
  • Writers
    • Robert Alan Aurthur(screenplay)
    • Sidney Poitier(original story)
  • Stars
    • Sidney Poitier
    • Abbey Lincoln
    • Beau Bridges
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 13Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 win & 4 nominations total

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    Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier
    • Jack Parksas Jack Parks
    Abbey Lincoln
    Abbey Lincoln
    • Ivy Mooreas Ivy Moore
    Beau Bridges
    Beau Bridges
    • Tim Austinas Tim Austin
    Nan Martin
    Nan Martin
    • Doris Austinas Doris Austin
    Lauri Peters
    Lauri Peters
    • Gena Austinas Gena Austin
    Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor
    • Frank Austinas Frank Austin
    Leon Bibb
    • Billy Talbotas Billy Talbot
    Hugh Hurd
    • Jerryas Jerry
    Lon Satton
    Lon Satton
    • Harryas Harry
    Stanley Greene
    • Eddieas Eddie
    Paul Harris
    Paul Harris
    • Dealeras Dealer
    Tony Major
    • Dealeras Dealer
    Clark Morgan
    • Dealeras Dealer
    Christopher St. John
    Christopher St. John
    • Dealeras Dealer
    Bob Carey
    • Dealeras Dealer
    Marlene Clark
    Marlene Clark
    • Radio Phone Girlas Radio Phone Girl
    Laura Greene
    • Radio Phone Girlas Radio Phone Girl
    Lani Miyazaki
    • Radio Phone Girlas Radio Phone Girl
    • Director
      • Daniel Mann
    • Writers
      • Robert Alan Aurthur(screenplay)
      • Sidney Poitier(original story)
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    • Trivia
      Film debut of Jennifer O'Neill. Also the same about Gloria Hendry.
    • Quotes

      Jack Parks: Looks like you've got a pretty good setup here.

      Ivy Moore: Too good. I don't want to die here.

      Jack Parks: You've got to die somewhere.

      Ivy Moore: Well, isn't it better not to go ignorant and alone?

    • Connections
      Featured in Abbey Lincoln: You Gotta Pay the Band (1993)
    • Soundtracks
      For Love of Ivy
      Vocal by Shirley Horn

      Lyrics by Bob Russell

      Music by Quincy Jones

    User reviews18

    Review
    Top review
    10/10
    The "Ivy" League (In Other Words A Smart Film).
    For film history buffs,this is the film that followed,"Guess Who's Coming To Dinner" in Sid's career. What a great choice it was too! I can't believe I'm only the third person to review this film. I bought a marked down copy of this on DVD and I'm glad I did.

    Sidney plays Jack Parks,owner of a trucking company who is a client for Mr. Austin (Carroll O'Conner). This is not the somewhat "good guy" we're used to seeing Sidney play. He's got a secret,his company is a front for an illeagal "traveling casino",in the back of the semi.

    The Austin family have a maid named Ivy whose worked for them since she was 18. ...but now she's 27 and wants to leave her job to become a secretary in the city and go to school too. The Austin family react like their whole world is falling apart! Especially Mrs. Austin,who hasn't kept house herself in those 9 years with Ivy. Mr. Austin seems to be the only voice of reason,as far as Ivy leaving is concerned.

    Mr. Austin's spoiled hippie son concocts a plan to keep Ivy working for them. If she marries Jack,she'll "have" to stay! Even his usually level-headed sister goes along with it,making it clear that they have only their own selfish interests in mind and not what it is Ivy wants.

    I wont spoil the movie for you by saying how it all plays out but it's well worth the watching. It's not strictly a question of race in this film but more about what anyone as a human being wants and needs in their life.

    1960's or now,that message is still universal to all. The dialouge,acting and direction are smartly done,so without a doubt,10 stars. Buy it or rent it...but you have to see it. (END)
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    • Jun 28, 2006

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    • Release date
      • July 17, 1968 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Liebling
    • Filming locations
      • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • ABC Pictures International
      • Cinerama Productions Corp.
      • Palomar Pictures (I)
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    • Budget
      • $2,590,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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