Lilies of the Field
1963, English. Directed by Ralph Nelson.
Sidney Poitier as the life-loving ex-GI who one day encounters five nuns escaped from beyond the Berlin Wall...
An unemployed construction worker heading out west stops at a remote farm in the desert to get water when his car overheats. The farm is being worked by a group of East European Catholic nuns, headed by the strict mother superior, who believes the man has been sent by God to build a much needed church in the desert.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Ralph NelsonDirector
- Sidney PoitierHomer Smith
- Lilia SkalaMother Maria
- Lisa MannSister Gertrude
- Isa CrinoSister Agnes
- Francesca JarvisSister Albertine
- Pamela BranchSister Elizabeth
- Stanley AdamsJuan Acolito
- Dan FrazerFather Murphy
- Bobby DriscollMexican Holding Chapel Door (uncredited)
- Ralph NelsonMr. Ashton (uncredited)
- Jester HairstonHomer Smith (singing voice) (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 4 June 1963
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- James Poe
- Budget
- $247K
- Box office
- $7M
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What Lilies of the Field is based on
Lilies of the Field is based on Lilies of the Field, a 1962 novel by William Edmund Barrett.
Novel · 1962
Lilies of the Field
By William Edmund Barrett
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Lilies of the Field: quick answers
What comes after Lilies of the Field?
Next in the series: Christmas Lilies of the Field (1979).
Is Lilies of the Field worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 237 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Lilies of the Field?
Lilies of the Field runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Does Lilies of the Field have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Lilies of the Field. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Lilies of the Field parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Lilies of the Field is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Lilies of the Field on?
Lilies of the Field isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Lilies of the Field?
If you liked Lilies of the Field, try Critical Care, The Milagro Beanfield War, This Is Where I Leave You.
Who directed Lilies of the Field?
Lilies of the Field (1963) was directed by Ralph Nelson and stars Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann.
What is Lilies of the Field based on?
Lilies of the Field is based on Lilies of the Field, a 1962 novel by William Edmund Barrett.