For Love of Ivy (1968)

For Love of Ivy (1968)

Sidney Poitier in the love, love, loveliest movie of the year. 1968-07-17 United States of America 101 Min. PG-13
5.8 6 votes

Overview

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.

Cast

Sidney Poitier is Jack Parks
Jack Parks
Abbey Lincoln is Ivy Moore
Ivy Moore
Beau Bridges is Tim Austin
Tim Austin
Nan Martin is Doris Austin
Doris Austin
Lauri Peters is Gena Austin
Gena Austin
Carroll O'Connor is Frank Austin
Frank Austin
Leon Bibb is Billy Talbot
Billy Talbot
Hugh Hurd is Jerry
Lon Satton is Harry
Paul Harris is Dealer
Tony Major is Dealer