Lilies of the Field

Name: Lilies of the Field
Genre: Drama
Released: 1963-07-05
Duration: 1 h 34 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann

1963
Approved
1h 34m

IMDb RATING

7.5/10

14K

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Sidney Poitier, Pamela Branch, Isa Crino, Francesca Jarvis, Lisa Mann, and Lilia Skala in Lilies of the Field (1963)

Trailer for this black and white classic

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Drama

A travelling handyman becomes the answer to the prayers of nuns who wish to build a chapel in the desert.A travelling handyman becomes the answer to the prayers of nuns who wish to build a chapel in the desert.A travelling handyman becomes the answer to the prayers of nuns who wish to build a chapel in the desert.

Director
- Ralph Nelson
Writers
- James Poe
- William E. Barrett
Stars

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IMDb RATING

7.5/10

14K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Ralph Nelson
Writers
- James Poe
- William E. Barrett
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Won 1 Oscar
- 13 wins & 13 nominations total

Trivia
Since the story's action was tied to the chapel's construction, a crew had to work through the night to keep up with its "progress" in the film. The actual building was real and could have stood for decades, but because it was built on rented property, it had to be demolished immediately after the filming was completed.

Goofs
When Homer orders breakfast in Juan's Trading Post, he asks for toast with Strawberry Marmalade. Marmalade is only made from citrus fruit; all other fruit becomes a jam, preserves or jelly.

Quotes
Homer Smith: Gringo? I don't know if that's a step up or a step down from some other things I've been called.

Crazy credits
At the end of the film, the word "Amen" is seen, rather than "The End".

Connections
Featured in The 40th Annual Academy Awards (1968)

Soundtracks
Amen
(uncredited)
By Jester Hairston
Sung by Sidney Poitier dubbed by Jester Hairston

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about faith

A film about faith. Special, because it is less religious but reflection support about himself, the others, meets and choices. A nun community, in middle of Arizona desert. A handy man. And a beautiful relation between them, mix of humor and friendship and help. The simplicity of story is more than charming. The message - more than precise. A film for admirers of old classic films. And about lost beauty of authentic cinema. And , sure, the lovely performance of Lilia Skala.