Lilies of the Field

Lilies of the Field

7.3 | 1963-06-04 | 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.

Featured Crew

Jester Hairston Music Arranger
Ralph Nelson Director
James Poe Screenplay
William E. Barrett Novel
Jerry Goldsmith Original Music Composer
Ernest Haller Director of Photography
John W. McCafferty Editor
Ralph Nelson Producer
Robert Eaton Property Master
Harry R. Sherman Assistant Director

Cast

Sidney Poitier
Sidney Poitier
Homer Smith
Lilia Skala
Lilia Skala
Mother Maria
Lisa Mann
Lisa Mann
Sister Gertrude
Isa Crino
Isa Crino
Sister Agnes
Francesca Jarvis
Francesca Jarvis
Sister Albertine
Pamela Branch
Pamela Branch
Sister Elizabeth
Stanley Adams
Stanley Adams
Juan Acolito
Dan Frazer
Dan Frazer
Father Murphy
Bobby Driscoll
Bobby Driscoll
Mexican Holding Chapel Door (uncredited)
Ralph Nelson
Ralph Nelson
Mr. Ashton (uncredited)

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