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Lilies of the Field

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NR,1hr 34min

Genre:

Drama

Released:

January 1, 1963

Director:

Ralph Nelson

Distributor:

MGM

Starring:

Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann ...more

Synopsis: Sidney Poitier plays Homer Smith, an aimless ex-GI who takes a temporary handyman job at a Southwestern farm maintained by five German nuns. It is the cherished dream of the Mother Superior (Lilia Skala) to build a chapel (or, as she says, a "shapel"). She is convinced that the personable Homer has been sent from Above to help her realize her dream. He protests loudly and rudely, but she will not be dissuaded. How Homer accomplishes her goal, endears himself to the surrounding townsfolk, and avoids ... Full Synopsis

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	Richard Gilliam, AMG Review Lilies of the Field was more important historically than it may seem when viewed today. What works about the film is the interplay between Sidney Poitier and Lilia Skala, and the recurrent theme of faith that evolves from their friendship. While it may have been cutting-edge in 1964 for the Academy to give its Best Actor Oscar to an African-American actor (the only time in the 20th century that this ... Full Review

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	Sidney Poitier Homer Smith Lilia Skala Mother Maria Lisa Mann Sister Gertrude Stanley Adams Juan

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