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Lilies of the Field (DVD, UA/AFI Anniversary Edition)

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Sidney Poitier--who would later star in such unforgettable films as TO SIR, WITH LOVE; GUESS WHO'S COMING TO DINNER and IN THE HEAT OF THE NIGHT--won an Academy Award for best actor for his standout performance in this modest, beautiful 1963 film. LILIES OF THE FIELD is directed tenderly and with restraint by Ralph Nelson from a light-handed yet deeply effective screenplay by James Poe, based on a novel by William E. Barrett. Poitier plays the role of Homer Smith, a journeyman laborer, who is roaming the countryside, drifting and working. One day he stops at a farm and meets up with five nuns. Lilia Skala is formidable and endearing as Mother Maria, the highest-ranking sister, who is convinced that God has answered her prayers and sent Homer to fix the roof. Staying and working in the peaceful calm of the Arizona desert, Homer learns more from the nuns than he ever could have anticipated.

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UPC0027616858962

eBay Product ID (ePID)3354638

Product Key Features

ActorSidney Poitier, Lilia Skala

RatingNR

EditionUa/Afi Anniversary Edition

Movie/TV TitleLilies of the Field

DirectorRalph Nelson

FormatDVD

GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Display FormatUa/Afi Anniversary Edition

Signal StandardDvd

Leading RoleSidney Poitier, Lilia Skala

Film CountryUSA

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by panzer616
Aug 03, 2021
Easily one of the best movies ever made
Easily one of the best movies ever made. Writing, acting and directing are all outstanding. Story line is thoughtful, provocative and plausible. Plenty of humor and the film's pacing is excellent. The film's characters are shown with all their flaws and their positive aspects. Some of what is best about the human spirit is beautifully displayed.
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by lilliang987
Aug 31, 2024
Five German Nuns hornswoggled a Baptist who is just passing through into building them a chapel.
Sydney Poitier and the entire cast are great. Love the theme song. My favorite scene is when Homer uses the bible to communicate with the German speaking Reverend Mother and she tells him to read the verse about the Lillies of the Field. One of my favorites from childhood this film premiered the year I was born.
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by boobeedee
Aug 17, 2020
Lilies of the Field. Priceless Jewel of a film
This is truly one of the timeless classics that is deeply spiritual. We have the nuns, who are devoted to God and then Homer Smith enters their lives, someone who just passes through. By the time the story is over, Homer has built the nuns a chapel that they have prayed for and Small Miracles keep happening. People of the Town chip in their time, their money and faith to helping getting the chapel built. By the time the film is over, we come to see that Homer is the true teacher of God, giving and love. Leaves 1 in tears at the beauty of this film. Sidney Poitier is magical
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by bernieandblake
Mar 02, 2021
Amen to Lilies of the Field
Classic film that should be in every movie lover's collection. Sidney Poitier, the key star of this film, was a relatively new and upcoming star back in the 1960s. This film really gave him good visibility and showcased his acting talent. He is absolutely charming as an itinerant handyman who stops by to help a colony of indigent German nuns who migrated to the midwest to develop land donated to the order. He bridges the gap between his Baptist upbringing and the nuns Catholicism by teaching the nuns to speak English and engages them in a memorable song called Amen. He ends up being snokkered into a building a "shapel" (meaning chapel) as the stern Mother Superior calls it. He is gratified by the whole experience of self-giving which inspires others to help build the shapel. Amen.
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by des180016
May 30, 2025
Great purchase.
Quality is great. Price is good and I love this movie. Came quickly.
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by elizabetgurganu0
Feb 09, 2021
Really good movie
My Pastor's wife asked me to purchase this movie for her, and she had seen it before and wanted a copy to keep. She loves this movie and recommends it .
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by foofeedoo
Dec 31, 2015
Great classic movie
Such a wonderful family movie. Encouraging, warm, and funny. Not many movies like this any more. Wonderful way to spend an evening with friends or family. Won't be disappointed.
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by vjernow
Jan 17, 2024
wonderfull!!!
A personal classic I LOVE this film and made sure it was in my library. So grateful to Ebay to have it in stock and send it to me. feel good, feel right, and fun Ay-men
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by livonhe0
Apr 25, 2020
God sends us who & what we need!!!!!
This was a perfect movie for today!!! About seeing past differences and helping others, because it's just the right thing to do!!!! My entire family enjoyed it!!!!
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by nicro-1794
May 15, 2025
great great
a very very good family movie
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