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Christmas Lilies of the Field (1979): Cast

Christmas Lilies of the Field (1979) movie poster

Christmas Lilies of the Field is a 1979 drama directed by Ralph Nelson, starring Billy Dee Williams as Homer Smith, Maria Schell and Bob Hastings. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Christmas Lilies of the Field (1979) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Ralph Nelson
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Christmas Lilies of the Field About?

The premise of Christmas Lilies of the Field without spoilers.

In this belated sequel to the 1963 classic ‘Lilies of the Field’, handyman Homer Smith returns to the Arizona desert chapel he helped build for five German nuns under Mother Maria’s guidance. When the nuns face another problem, he reluctantly steps in again, using his many skills to assist them and revive the cooperative spirit of the original.

Christmas Lilies of the Field Themes & Keywords

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  • fake cactus
  • chapel
  • nun
  • christmas
  • catholic orphanage
  • priest
  • mother superior
  • convent
  • convent school
  • church
  • catholic
  • catholic school
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  • catholic priest
  • abbess
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Cast & crew

Christmas Lilies of the Field Cast & Characters

Billy Dee Williams leads the cast as Homer Smith, with Maria Schell as Mother Maria and Bob Hastings as Harold Pruitt. Directed by Ralph Nelson; 24 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Christmas Lilies of the Field

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From the director

More from Ralph Nelson

More films directed by Ralph Nelson: A Hero Ain’t Nothin’ But a Sandwich, The Wrath of God, Flight of the Doves and Counterpoint.

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Christmas Lilies of the Field Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Christmas Lilies of the Field.

CHRISTMAS LILIES OF THE FIELD (1979) | Official Trailer

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Christmas Lilies of the Field FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Christmas Lilies of the Field, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Christmas Lilies of the Field?

Christmas Lilies of the Field runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Christmas Lilies of the Field released?

Christmas Lilies of the Field was released on December 16, 1979.

Who directed Christmas Lilies of the Field?

Christmas Lilies of the Field was directed by Ralph Nelson.

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Who is in the cast of Christmas Lilies of the Field?

Christmas Lilies of the Field stars Billy Dee Williams as Homer Smith, Maria Schell as Mother Maria and Bob Hastings as Harold Pruitt, among 24 credited actors.

Does Christmas Lilies of the Field have a post-credit scene?

No. Christmas Lilies of the Field has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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