The lost man 1969 rarefilmm the cave of forgotten films. Sidney poitier joanna shimkus the lost man 1969 vintage still photo is in good shape. Former us army lieutenant jason higgs sidney poitier, after becoming a black militant during the 1960s black revolutionary movement, is wounded. Filmography for sidney poitier turner classic movies. Get the best deals on drama sidney poitier vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at. A gang of black militants plots to rob a factory to finance their revolutionary struggle.
Along with his name uttered in the lyrics, a photograph of poitier is held by busta rhymes in the music video gimme some more 1998. The lost man 1969 robert alan aurthur, sidney poitier, joanna shimkus, al freeman jr. Sidney poitier and abbey lincoln on location in greenwich village for the movie for love of ivy. Sidney poitier the lost man vintage movie still ebay. Feb 18, 2020 incredibly, celebrated actor sidney poitier is going to be 93 years old on february 20. Jason higgs sidney poitier is an angry black man who plans to rob a factory payroll. I got hold of it through a friend in canada who got. What harms david and lisa is that the original movie, with oscarnominated direction, is so good. The lost man is a 1969 american crime film, written and directed by robert alan aurthur.
The long ships is a 1964 angloyugoslav adventure film shot in technirama directed by jack cardiff and stars richard widmark, sidney poitier and russ tamblyn. Their trouble begins when he and his crusading commandos rob a factory to help pay the bail of jailed colleagues. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Greens novel odd man out, which was previously made into a 1947 film directed by carol reed and starring james mason. Read the the lost man movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. The lost man is one of best movie released on 11 july 1969 starring sidney poitier, joanna shimkus, al freeman jr. Noted for appearing in some of the most distinguished films to. Noted for appearing in some of the most distinguished films to deal with race and race relations, the oscar. Sidney poitier full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. One of the films critics was joanna shimkus, poitiers costar in 1969 s the lost man. Parodies dont delete, but you can add some more warning. Poitier, at the height of his fame, wanted to use the film to show a high. She can also be found in john hustons 1970 noir thriller the kremlin letter.
The lost man was loosely based on the same source novel as odd man out, but wasnt a strict remake as such. The lost man 1969 in this crime drama, an african american exarmy officer forms a militant organization to fight for equal rights and equal pay. Many viewers, however, remember it as an unusual and effecting mix of socialissue cinema and something approaching a fantasy story with a. Dacarla kilpatrick, john daheim, robert alan aurthur. Man, actor, icon 2004 by historian aram goudsouzian.
Poitier wrote the novel montaro caine, released in may 20. Actor 55 the last brickmaker in america tv movie 2001 henry cobb. The lost man 1969 as jason higgs the leader of a black militant group hides out from police in an old movie theatre and enlists the help of a social worker to make his escape. The first time we see sidney poitier in the lost man, he is sitting impassively in the back seat of a car, wearing shades, watching a civilrights demonstration, saying little. Sidney poitier list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Sidney poitier the lost man 1969 vintage lobby card ebay. The lost man 1969 jason higgs for love of ivy 1968 jack parks guess whos coming to dinner 1967 john prentice in the heat of the night 1967 virgil tibbs. Classic movies sidney poitier burt lancaster dean martin betty davis. With sidney poitier, joanna shimkus, al freeman jr. Poitier is also the subject of the biography sidney poitier. In terms of remakes, then this is a rarity for poitier.
One day i may upload the whole movie, if i can ever find it. Oct 29, 2008 this movie is the first true blaxploitation film, long before there was a sweetback, shaft, or superfly. Sidney poitier joanna shimkus the lost man vintage still. Loosely based on the 1947 carol reed film odd man out. Sidney poitier, bahamian american actor, director, and producer who broke the color barrier in the u. Joanna shimkus and sidney poitier prepare for an upcoming scene in the lost man. This movie directed by robert alan aurthur whom known as an famous movie director and have directed many interesting movies with great story telling. This sale is for the lost man 1969 starring sidney poitier on dvd. Poitier in lead role as a black militant four other films also start local runs. For love of ivy 1968 as jack parks a wealthy family finds a beau to romance their maid. Many viewers, however, remember it as an unusual and effecting mix of socialissue cinema and something approaching a fantasy story with a spiritual basis.
Sign in deleted video david and lisa 1998 full movie by tom. The lost man 1969 scratchpad fandom powered by wikia. They didnt want more love scenes between sidney poitier and katherine houghton they wanted them in bed, period. Army lieutenant jason higgs sidney poitier who, after becoming a black militant during the 1960s black reveolutionary movement, is wounded when he pulls a payroll heist to help imprisoned brothers and has to hide. Find films and movies featuring sidney poitier on allmovie. Poitier showed acting brillliance beyond his years. Sidney poitier was born on february 20, 1927 in miami, florida, usa sidney poitier starred and played the following characters in the movies listed below in alphabetical order. Sidney poitier does not make movies, he makes milestones. No way out, cry, the beloved country, edge of the city, the defiant ones, porgy and bess, a raisin in the sun, paris blues, pressure point, lilies of the field, the bedford incident, a patch of blue, the slender thread, to sir, with love, in the heat of the night, guess whos coming to dinner, the lost man, brother john, a piece of the action. Read the full synopsis of the lost man, 1969, directed by robert alan aurthur, with sidney poitier, joanna shimkus, al freeman jr.
The lost man 1969 robert alan aurthur, sidney poitier. Griffith award for lifetime achievement the generosity of spirit that lights his way will also warm your heart. The lost man 1969 sidney poitier in the lost man 1969 sidney poitier and. This brilliance continued over a 50 year film career. Any movie with sidney poitier in it is a good movie. Sidney poitier timeline featuring movies and other. The first time we see sidney poitier in the lost man, he is sitting impassively in the back seat of a car, wearing shades, watching a civilrights demonstration. Details about sidney poitier joanna shimkus the lost man vintage still. The lost man is a 1969 american crime film, written and directed by robert alan aurthur, loosely based on british author f. Lilies of the field 1963 vhs sidney poitier german nuns black man builds church.
Knighted by queen elizabeth ii and awarded the presidential medal of freedom, poitiers contribution in arts through his films has been extensive. I felt the story was nicely woven together mixing nicole sydney, will clemons sidney poitier, teresa naomi gaskin and desiree phylicia together to reach a common goal. Quotes from sidney poitier s speech about widmark at the d. Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab. The wonderful sidney poitier made his fim debut auspiciously in the 1950 joe mankiewicz drama, no way out. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Brother john 1971 is one of the least known of all sidney poitier s roughly 50 films and one that was not received favorably by critics at the time of its release. The writer is definitely not a religious believer and is more concerned with inventing religion that using it. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Quincy jones need to be needed lost man ost 1969 youtube.
Sidney poitier is a highly respected and honoured bahamianamerican actor who has been bestowed with numerous prestigious honors. The lost man jason higgs 1969 for love of ivy jack parks 1968. Sid poitier has always had a quiet dignity and elegance and his performances have been consistently excellent. Its notable for being one of the first films of poitier where he is trying to buck the system, rather than fit it. Lilies of the field vhs sidney poitier oscar winner classic movie. Sidney poitier, joanna shimkus, al freeman, michael tolan, leon bibb. And even before the story develops, we understand that this is going to be a different poitier role, perhaps a key role in the development of the poitier image.
Please read carefully item description for full information about our movie memorabilia. A lot of people were saying it was the trickiest sidney poitier movie to get hold of at the time. Incredibly, celebrated actor sidney poitier is going to be 93 years old on february 20. A white social worker joanna shimkus flees with a militant sidney poitier on the. Details about sidney poitier the lost man 1969 vintage lobby cardshow original title. The lost man 1969 starring sidney poitier on dvd dvd lady. Lets do it again 1975 full movie sidney poitier, bill cosby. A white social worker joanna shimkus flees with a militant sidney poitier on the run for robbery and murder. Get the best deals on drama sidney poitier vhs tapes when you shop the. Sidney poitier movies list sidney poitier movies list i wish, i could upload all sidney poitier movies, but however there is an option to watch sidney poitier full movies by visiting the. No videos, backdrops or posters have been added to the lost man.
Complete parodies list the lost man 1969 thomas the lost man 1969 tugs the lost man 1969 buffy the vampire slayer the lost man 1969 dark shadows the lost man 1969 cheaper by the dozen 2003 the lost man 1969 sailor moon the lost. The lost man is notable for several things, none of which includes it being a great example of cinema. The first 23rds are good and then it begins to run downhill. It tries too hard to force you to use your imagination of whats going on. With the help of his accomplices dennis al freeman jr. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies. He won an academy award for best actor, the first black actor to win that award, and was nominated a second time.
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