Summary
Lilies of the Field is an American film comedy-drama first released in 1963,
directed by Ralph Nelson.
The film stars Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann, Isa Crino and Francesca Jarvis.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Ralph Nelson
- Script: William E. Barrett, James Poe
- Photo: Ernest Haller
- Music: Jerry Goldsmith
- Cast: Sidney Poitier (Homer Smith), Lilia Skala (Mother Maria), Lisa Mann (Sister Gertrude), Isa Crino (Sister Agnes), Francesca Jarvis (Sister Albertine), Pamela Branch (Sister Elizabeth), Stanley Adams (Juan), Dan Frazer (Father Murphy), Ralph Nelson (Mr. Ashton (owner, Ashton Construction Co.))
- Country: USA
- Language: English / German / Spanish
- Runtime: 94 min; B&W
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