Movie Description
Lilies of the Field
(1963)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Ralph Nelson
- Producer : Ralph Nelson
- Editor : John W. McCafferty
- Cast : Sidney Poitier,Lilia Skala,Lisa Mann,Isa Crino,Francesca Jarvis,Pamela Branch,Stanley Adams,Dan Frazer,Bobby Driscoll,Ralph Nelson
Cast
Homer Smith
Mother Maria
Sister Gertrude
Sister Agnes
Sister Albertine
Sister Elizabeth
Juan Acolito
Father Murphy
Mexican Holding Chapel Door (uncredited)
Mr. Ashton (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleLilies of the Field
Status Released
Release Information
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1963-06-04
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 34m
Production CompaniesRainbow Productions,United Artists
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama