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Lilies of the Field

  • 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)
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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
    • Sidney Poitier
    • Lilia Skala
    • Lisa Mann
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ralph Nelson
    • Writers
      • James Poe
      • William E. Barrett
    • Stars
      • Sidney Poitier
      • Lilia Skala
      • Lisa Mann
    • 123User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 61Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 13 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier
    • Homer Smith
    Lilia Skala
    Lilia Skala
    • Mother Maria
    Lisa Mann
    • Sister Gertrude
    Isa Crino
    • Sister Agnes
    Francesca Jarvis
    Francesca Jarvis
    • Sister Albertine
    Pamela Branch
    • Sister Elizabeth
    Stanley Adams
    Stanley Adams
    • Juan
    Dan Frazer
    Dan Frazer
    • Father Murphy
    Bobby Driscoll
    • Young Mexican Holding Chapel Door
    • (uncredited)
    Ralph Nelson
    Ralph Nelson
    • Mr. Ashton
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ralph Nelson
    • Writers
      • James Poe
      • William E. Barrett
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    • 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

    User reviews123

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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.
    • Kirpianuscus
    • Jul 8, 2019
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    • Release date
      • July 5, 1963 (West Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Piety in the Sky
    • Filming locations
      • Tucson, Arizona, USA
    • Production company
      • Rainbow Productions
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    • Budget
      • $240,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 34 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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