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Lilies of the Field
Lilies of the Field
Actors: Sidney Poiter, Lisa Skala, Lisa Mann, Isa Crino, Francesca Jarvis
Director: Ralph Nelson
Genres: Classics, Comedy, Drama, African American Cinema
NR     2001     1hr 34min

Featuring an Academy AwardÂ(r)-winning performance by Poitier*, and nominated** for four additional OscarsÂ(r), including Best Picture, Lilies of the Field is a funny, sentimental, charming and uplifting film (The Hollyw...  more »

     

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Actors: Sidney Poiter, Lisa Skala, Lisa Mann, Isa Crino, Francesca Jarvis
Director: Ralph Nelson
Genres: Classics, Comedy, Drama, African American Cinema
Sub-Genres: Classics, Comedy, Classics, Religion, African American Cinema
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Format: DVD - Black and White,Widescreen,Letterboxed - Closed-captioned,Subtitled
DVD Release Date: 03/06/2001
Original Release Date: 01/01/1963
Theatrical Release Date: 01/01/1963
Release Year: 2001
Run Time: 1hr 34min
Screens: Black and White,Widescreen,Letterboxed
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Total Copies: 0
Members Wishing: 18
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Languages: English
Subtitles: Spanish, French

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Member Movie Reviews

Lisa J. from N BRUNSWICK, NJ
Reviewed on 1/17/2010...
Love this movie!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Movie Reviews

Amen
NotATameLion | Michigan | 09/12/2002
(4 out of 5 stars)

"I have a soft spot for "Lilies of the Field." One of my favorite teachers first introduced me to this movie. I'll try (and probably fail) to be objective in my review.First, and most obviously, Sidney Poitier is amazing as Homer Smith. Homer is a little larger than life. Yet Poitier brings him off as not only believable, he turns Homer into an everyman of sorts. Beyond Poitier things get a little shaky. Lilia Skala is impressive indeed as the mother superior. Her harsh seeming exterior conceals a tender heart. The dignity she uses to deal with Smith's first leaving and return is truly endearing. That said, the other nuns and many of the villagers come off a little too cardboard-cut-outish for my taste. There is also some pretty "sixties" acting (where you can visibly see the actor acting). Luckily, these flaws are easily overcome by the immense heart of this film. At its core, Lilies of the Field is about resurrection and unexpected fulfillment. Coming together under the guidance of an unseen hand ("he build the chapel"), disparate people find more to life than what had seemed to be there before. The scene with the Priest at the end still gets me after seeing it more than a few times.I give "Lilies of the Field" my heartfelt recommendation."
A Great Film for your Inner peace
D. D Lawson | Pasadena, Calif. USA | 05/09/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)

"If you overload on frustration or anger and want to delete it, then go watch this film. It will take the load off you and give you some hope and peace in its place. All that I can say is that mere words fail me in praising this film!"
Lilies of the Field
Jerry Heath | Blackfoot, Idaho | 12/19/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)

"I found Lilies of the Field to be one of the most powerful and inspiring movies I have ever experienced. It is a story about growth, sacrifice, faith, and the power of human beings to occasionally work a small miracle or two.A group of German nuns believe that a black, baptist drifter has been sent to build a chapel for their remote, Mexican-American community in Arizona. He disagrees, but can't seem to bring himself to move on; and so the fun begins. Yes, this is a serious story, but the movie is full of joy, good humor, and surprises. Although faith is an important part of the movie, it is not forced down your throat. Sidney Poitier is wonderful as the happy go lucky Homer Smith, and Lilia Skala is a delightfully tough Mother Superior. There are no car chases, guns, fights, romances, or scantily clad women This is just a great story that happens to be superbly performed. I recommend it most highly!"