Lilies of the Field (1963 Film)

  • Lilies of the Field is a dramatic movie set in post World War II America, in a southwestern farming community. It was released January 1, 1963 and stared Sidney Poitier who became the first African American to win an Academy Award for Best Actor. http://www.allmovie.com/work/lilies-of-the-field-29373

  • Reviews

    "Many factors combine in the overall success of the film, notably the restrained direction by Ralph Nelson, a thoroughly competent screenplay by James Poe [from a novel by William E. Barrett], and, of course, Poitier's own standout performance." — Variety Staff http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117792605.html?categoryid=31&cs=1


    "Sidney Poitier is masterful as Homer Smith; this is one of the roles that Poitier will be remembered for. His subtle humor fills the plot, even becoming hilarious at times." — Mark O'Hara http://www.movie-page.com/reviews/l/lilies_of_the_field.htm

  • Plot Synopsis

    The main character in Lilies of the Field is Homer Smith (Sidney Poitier), an ex GI who travels the country as a journeyman laborer, stopping to find work whenever the spirit moves him, and moving on again for the same reason. He stops one day at a Southwestern farm to get water for his radiator and meets five German nuns who maintain the farm. The Mother Superior (Lilia Skala) when she see's Smith she is convinced that he is the answer to her prayers, a strong male who can repair the roof of their farmhouse. Beyond that the Mother Superior see him as a means to fulfill her dream, of being able to build a Chapel. Homer protests loudly the Mother Superior requests for his help, but she refuses to accept "no" as an answer. http://www.movie-page.com/reviews/l/lilies_of_the_field.htm

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