Lilies of the Field (1963)

  • 1hr 34m
  • 61

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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Ralph Nelson

Writer:

James Poe, William E. Barrett

Release Date:

Jan 10, 1963

Runtime:

1hr 34m

Synopsis

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

Cast

  • Sidney Poitier
  • Lilia Skala
  • Lisa Mann
  • Isa Crino
  • Francesca Jarvis
  • Pamela Branch
  • Stanley Adams
  • Dan Frazer
  • Bobby Driscoll
  • Ralph Nelson

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Based on 8 Critics
7.0

USER SCORE (6)

Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Reviews
40

Well-meaning rot from 1963.

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Metacritic review by Dave Kehr
Dave Kehr
Chicago Reader
60

An uplifting film that cemented the reputation of its star.

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Metacritic review by Alan Morrison
Alan Morrison
Empire
60

It might be significant as an early independent movie made good, but Poitier got better when he got angrier for In the Heat of the Night four years later.

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Trevor Johnston
Time Out
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