| | Lilies Of The Field DVD (5 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Dramas DVDs, Recommended Movies, Classic Videos, Essential Cinema, Religion, Clergy | | Starring | Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Ralph Nelson, Stanley Adams, Isa Crino, Lisa Mann | | Director | Ralph Nelson | | Composer | Jerry Goldsmith | | Director of Photography | Ernest Haller | | Editor | John McCafferty | | Producer | Ralph Nelson | | Screenwriter | James Poe | | Source Writer | William E. Barrett |
Black & White; Closed Captioned; Soundtrack English; Academy Awards Sidney Poitier--who would later star in such unforgettable films as TO SIR, WITH LOVE; GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER and IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT--won an Academy Award for best actor for his standout performance in this modest, beautiful 1963 film. LILIES OF THE FIELD is directed tenderly and with restraint by Ralph Nelson from a light-handed yet deeply effective screenplay by James Poe, based on a novel by William E. Barrett. Poitier plays the role of Homer Smith, a journeyman laborer, who is roaming the countryside, drifting and working. One day he stops at a farm and meets up with five nuns. Lilia Skala is formidable and endearing as Mother Maria, the highest-ranking sister, who is convinced that God has answered her prayers and sent Homer to fix the roof. Staying and working in the peaceful calm of the Arizona desert, Homer learns more from the nuns than he ever could have anticipated. Theatrical Release: October 19, 1963.
Filmed entirely on location in Arizona.
Director Ralph Nelson appears in a cameo as Mr. Ashton.
In addition to Sidney Poitier's win for Best Actor in a Leading Role, the film garnered Academy Award nominations for Best Picture, Lilia Skala (Best Actress in a Supporting Role), Ernest Haller (Best Cinematography, Black & White), and James Poe (Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium).
Ralph Nelson directed a made-for-television sequel called CHRISTMAS LILIES OF THE FIELD, which aired on December 16, 1979, and featured Billy Dee Williams in Poitier's role.
This is the only Isa Crino video. Stars also making their debut in this video: Lisa Mann. Lilies Of The Field | List Price | $14.98 (You save $4.94) | | Studio | 20th Century Fox | | Orig Year | 1963 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  1119  | | CD Universe Part number | 1576265 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | New Lilies Of The Field DVD release date Jan 05, 2010 | | Rating | Not Rated | | Running Time | 95 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Spanish Subtitles; French Subtitles | | Movie Details | B&W; Mono Sound; Digital Sound; Widescreen; Spanish Subtitles; French Subtitles; UA/AFI Anniversary Edition |
Lilies Of The Field Movie Review Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)  awesome
the starring actor was great. all of the people in the movie were great. i would reccomend this movie to everyone. this movie is an example of what is meant to be helpful to all people
Submitted by glowill15 (lafayette, la) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Sidney, Oscar Material for sure!
What can I say, Sidney at his best.
I loved this movie, especially the song Amen. Well acted.
Submitted by debbiec (L.A., Ca)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No the best
a brilliant film, sidney poitier is just fantastic in this role, the reverend mother knows just which button to push to get sidney's help have always loved this film, even if it is in black and white, its just perfect, everyone should love this
Submitted by carolambler (australia)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Charming
Mr. Schmitt is a wonderful man who helps these stranded nuns build a church somewhere out in a poor dusty town.
Sidney earns his Oscar.
Submitted by Vince (Tampa)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Classic Excellence
This movie provides a heart-warming story of diversity (ethnic cultures and religion) at it best. The performance by Sidney Poitier and Lilia Skala the catholic head mother were absolutely superb. Underlying themes are laced throughout the movie, all tied together by light humor. I truly understand why this was a breakthrough movie in the 1960’s and one of Sidney Poitier’s resulting in an Academy award for him.
Submitted by a reviewer (Chicago)
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