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Lilies of the Field 1963

Runtime

94 min

Language

English

English

As a weary traveler, Sidney Poitier's charismatic handyman, Homer Smith, finds unexpected solace among a community of German Roman Catholic nuns in rural Arizona. As he lends his skilled hands to their rustic farm, the sisters' faith and resilience are tested by his humble kindness, leading them to believe that God has sent him to bring their chapel dreams to life.

As a weary traveler, Sidney Poitier's charismatic handyman, Homer Smith, finds unexpected solace among a community of German Roman Catholic nuns in rural Arizona. As he lends his skilled hands to their rustic farm, the sisters' faith and resilience are tested by his humble kindness, leading them to believe that God has sent him to bring their chapel dreams to life.

Does Lilies of the Field have end credit scenes?

No!

Lilies of the Field does not have end credit scenes.

Actors

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Ratings

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Metacritic

61

Metascore

7.3

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

92%

TOMATOMETER

review

86%

User Score

TMDB

73

%

User Score

Discover the awards and nominations received by Lilies of the Field. Explore the history of Lilies of the Field and its cast and crew.


18th British Academy Film Awards 1965

Sidney Poitier
Nomination

Best Foreign Actor

Sidney Poitier
Nomination

United Nations Award

36th Academy Awards 1964

Nomination

Actress in a Supporting Role

Lilia Skala
Nomination

Cinematography (Black-and-White)

Nomination

Best Picture

Nomination

Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)

16th Directors Guild of America Awards 1964

Nomination

Feature Film

Ralph Nelson

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