Christmas Lilies of the Field (1979): Cast
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.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English
- Studio
- Osmond Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
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
· 14 tags- fake cactus
- chapel
- nun
- christmas
- catholic orphanage
- priest
- mother superior
- convent
- convent school
- church
- catholic
- catholic school
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- catholic priest
- abbess
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.
- Director Ralph Nelson
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Billy Dee Williams as Homer Smith - Maria Schell as Mother Maria
- Bob Hastings as Harold Pruitt
- Rachel Ward as Jenny
Also Starring in Christmas Lilies of the Field
· 20 more- Hanna Landy Sister Albertine
- Danny Zapien Joseph Owl Feather
- Fay Hauser Janet Owens
- Lisa Mann Sister Gertrude
- Sam Di Bello Dr. Mike Robles
- Michael Witt No-Name
- Jason Robert Petie One
- Judith Piquet Sister Agnes
- John Aspiras Pima Indian
- Donna Johnston Sister Elizabeth
- Jean Jenkins Mrs. Constance Everett
- Fred Hart Father Brian Connor
- Timmy Arnell Josh
- Oliver Nguyen Trang
- Regina 'Peachy' Simons Pokey
- Julie Delgado Felicia
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- Ryan Robert Petie Two
- Rachel McDowell Jane Doe
- Adolfo Flores Rafael Serrano
- Steve Sotuyo Worker
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.
Christmas Lilies of the Field Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Christmas Lilies of the Field.
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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.
More films by Ralph Nelson 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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