Sidney Poitier as the life-loving ex-GI who one day encounters five nuns escaped from beyond the Berlin Wall...
An unemployed construction worker heading out west stops at a remote farm in the desert to get water when his car overheats. The farm is being worked by a group of East European Catholic nuns, headed by the strict mother superior, who believes the man has been sent by God to build a much needed church in the desert.
Lilies of the Field (1963) is a comedy and drama film directed by Ralph Nelson, released on June 4, 1963 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann and Isa Crino. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 233 ratings.
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Sidney Poitier
as Homer Smith
Lilia Skala
as Mother Maria
Lisa Mann
as Sister Gertrude
Isa Crino
as Sister Agnes
Francesca Jarvis
as Sister Albertine
Pamela Branch
as Sister Elizabeth
Stanley Adams
as Juan Acolito
Dan Frazer
as Father Murphy
Bobby Driscoll
as Mexican Holding Chapel Door (uncredited)
Ralph Nelson
as Mr. Ashton (uncredited)
Jester Hairston
as Homer Smith (singing voice) (uncredited)
Directed by Ralph Nelson, written by James Poe and William E. Barrett, produced by Ralph Nelson.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 233 ratings.
This is one of my favourite performances from Sidney Poitier. Normally his characterisations were settled in an environment of racist and/or bigoted undertones. This drama actually has a much lighter, more comedic, touch to it. He is "Homer" a travelling factotum who happens upon five German nuns who who are bent on building a chapel - but they have no money, no labourer, and practically no way of communicating…
Reviewed on May 24, 2023
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The main cast of Lilies of the Field (1963) includes Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann, Isa Crino and Francesca Jarvis. The film was directed by Ralph Nelson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Lilies of the Field was released on June 4, 1963 and runs for 1h 34m.
Lilies of the Field (1963) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 233 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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