Get the best deals on drama sidney poitier vhs tapes when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. Sidney poitier list of movies and tv shows tv guide. Find films and movies featuring sidney poitier on allmovie. Poitier, at the height of his fame, wanted to use the film to show a high. The lost man is a film directed by robert alan arthur with sidney poitier. Get the best deals on drama sidney poitier vhs tapes when you shop the. The lost man is a 1969 american crime film, written and directed by robert alan aurthur, loosely based on british author f. The first 23rds are good and then it begins to run downhill.
Noted for appearing in some of the most distinguished films to deal with race and race relations, the oscar. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at. Sidney poitier, bahamian american actor, director, and producer who broke the color barrier in the u. Poitier is also the subject of the biography sidney poitier. Incredibly, celebrated actor sidney poitier is going to be 93 years old on february 20. Stay in the know with the latest movie news and cast interviews at movies. No videos, backdrops or posters have been added to the lost man.
What harms david and lisa is that the original movie, with oscarnominated direction, is so good. Actor 55 the last brickmaker in america tv movie 2001 henry cobb. This sale is for the lost man 1969 starring sidney poitier on dvd. 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. Poitier in lead role as a black militant four other films also start local runs. Sidney poitier timeline featuring movies and other. With sidney poitier, joanna shimkus, al freeman jr. A lot of people were saying it was the trickiest sidney poitier movie to get hold of at the time. 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. Their trouble begins when he and his crusading commandos rob a factory to help pay the bail of jailed colleagues. The lost man 1969 rarefilmm the cave of forgotten films.
Sidney poitier does not make movies, he makes milestones. Sidney poitier joanna shimkus the lost man 1969 vintage still photo is in good shape. One of the films critics was joanna shimkus, poitiers costar in 1969 s the lost man. The wonderful sidney poitier made his fim debut auspiciously in the 1950 joe mankiewicz drama, no way out. 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. Sidney poitier the lost man 1969 vintage lobby card ebay. Sidney poitier full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. Quotes from sidney poitier s speech about widmark at the d. Parodies dont delete, but you can add some more warning. Oct 29, 2008 this movie is the first true blaxploitation film, long before there was a sweetback, shaft, or superfly. One day i may upload the whole movie, if i can ever find it. Sidney poitier, joanna shimkus, al freeman, michael tolan, leon bibb. They didnt want more love scenes between sidney poitier and katherine houghton they wanted them in bed, period. Please read carefully item description for full information about our movie memorabilia.
I got hold of it through a friend in canada who got. 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. This movie directed by robert alan aurthur whom known as an famous movie director and have directed many interesting movies with great story telling. Read the full synopsis of the lost man, 1969, directed by robert alan aurthur, with sidney poitier, joanna shimkus, al freeman jr. Many viewers, however, remember it as an unusual and effecting mix of socialissue cinema and something approaching a fantasy story with a spiritual basis. The lost man is one of best movie released on 11 july 1969 starring sidney poitier, joanna shimkus, al freeman jr.
Read the the lost man movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Griffith award for lifetime achievement the generosity of spirit that lights his way will also warm your heart. Any movie with sidney poitier in it is a good movie. A white social worker joanna shimkus flees with a militant sidney poitier on the run for robbery and murder. Sid poitier has always had a quiet dignity and elegance and his performances have been consistently excellent. A gang of black militants plots to rob a factory to finance their revolutionary struggle. The lost man is a 1969 american crime film, written and directed by robert alan aurthur. Many viewers, however, remember it as an unusual and effecting mix of socialissue cinema and something approaching a fantasy story with a. The lost man 1969 sidney poitier in the lost man 1969 sidney poitier and. The lost man jason higgs 1969 for love of ivy jack parks 1968. Sign in deleted video david and lisa 1998 full movie by tom. Email to friends share on facebook opens in a new window or tab.
The lost man 1969 robert alan aurthur, sidney poitier, joanna shimkus, al freeman jr. 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. Joanna shimkus and sidney poitier prepare for an upcoming scene in the lost man. 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. She can also be found in john hustons 1970 noir thriller the kremlin letter. Sidney poitier is a highly respected and honoured bahamianamerican actor who has been bestowed with numerous prestigious honors. The lost man 1969 robert alan aurthur, sidney poitier. 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 joanna shimkus the lost man vintage still. Details about sidney poitier the lost man 1969 vintage lobby cardshow original title. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Greens novel odd man out, which was previously made into a 1947 film directed by carol reed and starring james mason. 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. The lost man is notable for several things, none of which includes it being a great example of cinema. Poitier wrote the novel montaro caine, released in may 20. Loosely based on the 1947 carol reed film odd man out. In terms of remakes, then this is a rarity for poitier. Its notable for being one of the first films of poitier where he is trying to buck the system, rather than fit it. Former us army lieutenant jason higgs sidney poitier, after becoming a black militant during the 1960s black revolutionary movement, is wounded. Lets do it again 1975 full movie sidney poitier, bill cosby.
The writer is definitely not a religious believer and is more concerned with inventing religion that using it. 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. The lost man 1969 starring sidney poitier on dvd dvd lady. Filmography for sidney poitier turner classic movies. 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. The lost man was loosely based on the same source novel as odd man out, but wasnt a strict remake as such. 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.
Man, actor, icon 2004 by historian aram goudsouzian. Quincy jones need to be needed lost man ost 1969 youtube. Jason higgs sidney poitier is an angry black man who plans to rob a factory payroll. Sidney poitier the lost man vintage movie still ebay. Sidney poitiers movies from worst to best part one. The lost man 1969 scratchpad fandom powered by wikia. Sidney poitier and abbey lincoln on location in greenwich village for the movie for love of ivy. A white social worker joanna shimkus flees with a militant sidney poitier on the. 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.
Details about sidney poitier joanna shimkus the lost man vintage still. He won an academy award for best actor, the first black actor to win that award, and was nominated a second time. 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. Dacarla kilpatrick, john daheim, robert alan aurthur. Classic movies sidney poitier burt lancaster dean martin betty davis. Feb 18, 2020 incredibly, celebrated actor sidney poitier is going to be 93 years old on february 20. Noted for appearing in some of the most distinguished films to. It tries too hard to force you to use your imagination of whats going on. 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. This brilliance continued over a 50 year film career. 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 lost man 1969 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. With the help of his accomplices dennis al freeman jr.
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