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Lilies of the Field 1963

Runtime

94 min

Language

English

English

While traveling through rural Arizona, handyman Homer Smith discovers a community of German Roman Catholic nuns struggling to build a chapel. Drawn to their warmth and determination, Homer offers his skills to help them complete their ambitious project. As he works alongside the sisters, their faith is strengthened by his kindness and humility, leading them to believe he is divinely sent to fulfill their dream.

While traveling through rural Arizona, handyman Homer Smith discovers a community of German Roman Catholic nuns struggling to build a chapel. Drawn to their warmth and determination, Homer offers his skills to help them complete their ambitious project. As he works alongside the sisters, their faith is strengthened by his kindness and humility, leading them to believe he is divinely sent to fulfill their dream.

Does Lilies of the Field have end credit scenes?

No!

Lilies of the Field does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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Ratings and Reviews for Lilies of the Field

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Metacritic

61

Metascore

7.3

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
review

92%

TOMATOMETER

review

86%

User Score

TMDB

73

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User Score

Awards & Nominations for Lilies of the Field

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18th British Academy Film Awards 1965

Sidney Poitier
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Best Foreign Actor

Sidney Poitier
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United Nations Award

36th Academy Awards 1964

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Actress in a Supporting Role

Lilia Skala
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Cinematography (Black-and-White)

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Best Picture

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Writing (Screenplay—based on material from another medium)

16th Directors Guild of America Awards 1964

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Feature Film

Ralph Nelson

21st Golden Globe Awards 1964

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Best Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical

Sidney Poitier
Win

Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor)

Sidney Poitier
Nomination

Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actress)

Lilia Skala

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Lilies of the Field (1963) Original Trailer [FHD]

Cars Featured in Lilies of the Field

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Chevrolet

1954

3100

Chevrolet

1947

Advance-Design

Chevrolet

1961

Suburban

Dodge

1951

Meadowbrook

Euclid

FDT

Euclid

1957

TC-12

Ford

1963

Galaxie 500

Lincoln

1963

Continental

Plymouth

1959

Sport Suburban

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