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Lilies of the Field
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Lilies of the Field

1963-06-04 · 94 min · ★ 7.2

Comedy · Drama

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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Directors
Ralph Nelson
Production companies
Rainbow Productions, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 247,000
Revenue
USD 7,000,000

Top Cast

Sidney PoitierSidney PoitierHomer Smith
Lilia SkalaLilia SkalaMother Maria
Lisa MannLisa MannSister Gertrude
Isa CrinoSister Agnes
Francesca JarvisFrancesca JarvisSister Albertine
Pamela BranchPamela BranchSister Elizabeth
Stanley AdamsStanley AdamsJuan Acolito
Dan FrazerDan FrazerFather Murphy
Bobby DriscollBobby DriscollMexican Holding Chapel Door (uncredited)
Ralph NelsonRalph NelsonMr. Ashton (uncredited)
Jester HairstonJester HairstonHomer Smith (singing voice) (uncredited)

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