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Lilies of the Field (1963)

Movie ★ 7.2 94 min

Comedy Drama

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.

Ralph Nelson Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 4, 1963
Runtime
94 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$247,000
Box office
$7.0M
IMDb
tt0057251
Studio
Rainbow Productions,

Themes

Cast

Sidney Poitier Sidney Poitier Homer Smith Lilia Skala Lilia Skala Mother Maria Lisa Mann Lisa Mann Sister Gertrude Isa Crino Sister Agnes Francesca Jarvis Francesca Jarvis Sister Albertine Pamela Branch Pamela Branch Sister Elizabeth Stanley Adams Stanley Adams Juan Acolito Dan Frazer Dan Frazer Father Murphy Bobby Driscoll Bobby Driscoll Mexican Holding Chapel Door (uncredited) Ralph Nelson Ralph Nelson Mr. Ashton (uncredited) Jester Hairston Jester Hairston Homer Smith (singing voice) (uncredited)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Lilies of the Field about?
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.
Who directed Lilies of the Field?
Lilies of the Field was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Who stars in Lilies of the Field?
Lilies of the Field stars Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann, Isa Crino.
When was Lilies of the Field released?
Lilies of the Field is a 1963 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Lilies of the Field?
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