Lilies of the Field (1963)
Sidney Poitier as the life-loving ex-GI who one day encounters five nuns escaped from beyond the Berlin Wall...
Storyline
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.
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| Original title | Lilies of the Field |
|---|---|
| Release date | Oct 1, 1963 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, desert, religion, racism, homelessness, ruins, arizona, nun, mother superior, chapel, farm life, theme song |
FAQ
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 Oct 1, 1963 (status: Released).
Who directed Lilies of the Field?
Ralph Nelson directed Lilies of the Field.
What is the TMDB rating of Lilies of the Field?
Lilies of the Field has a TMDB rating of 7.2/10 from 234 votes.