Lilies of the Field (1963)
Lilies of the Field is a 1963 comedy movie directed by Ralph Nelson, with a running time of 1h 34m. It stars Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala and Lisa Mann.
An unemployed construction worker heading out west stops at a remote farm in the desert to get water when his car overheats. The farm is being worked by a group of East European Catholic nuns, headed by the strict mother superior, who believes the man has been sent by God to build a much needed church in the desert.
Quick answers
What is Lilies of the Field about?
An unemployed construction worker heading out west stops at a remote farm in the desert to get water when his car overheats. The farm is being worked by a group of East European Catholic nuns, headed by the strict mother superior, who believes the man has been sent by God to build a much needed church in the desert.
When was Lilies of the Field released?
Lilies of the Field was released on 4 June 1963.
How long is Lilies of the Field?
Lilies of the Field runs 1h 34m.
Who made Lilies of the Field?
Lilies of the Field was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Where can I watch Lilies of the Field?
Lilies of the Field is available on Kanopy, Tubi TV, YouTube Free, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where to watch Lilies of the Field
Watch free: Kanopy
Watch free with ads: Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Cast
- Sidney Poitier as Homer Smith
- Lilia Skala as Mother Maria
- Lisa Mann as Sister Gertrude
- Isa Crino as Sister Agnes
- Francesca Jarvis as Sister Albertine
- Pamela Branch as Sister Elizabeth
- Stanley Adams as Juan Acolito
- Dan Frazer as Father Murphy
- Bobby Driscoll as Mexican Holding Chapel Door (uncredited)
- Ralph Nelson as Mr. Ashton (uncredited)
- Jester Hairston as Homer Smith (singing voice) (uncredited)