|
Lilies of the Field | 
| Actors: Stanley Adams, Pamela Branch, Isa Crino, Dan Frazer, Francesca Jarvis
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Category: Video
List Price: $14.95
Buy Used: $4.24
You Save: $10.71 (72%)
New (11) Used (12) Collectible (3) from $4.24
Rating:  81 reviews
Sales Rank: 16358
Format: Black & White, Closed-captioned, Hifi Sound, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), German (Original Language), Spanish (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 94 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 6304429150
UPC: 027616618238
EAN: 9786304429150
ASIN: 6304429150
Theatrical Release Date: 1963
Release Date: May 13, 1997
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: CDs / DVDs may have light surface scratches. VHS boxes and jewel case condition will vary, unless noted NIP (New In Package). May or may not include liner notes. All returns must be authorized in advance.
| |
| Similar Items:
|
| Editorial Reviews:
Amazon.com essential video
Sidney Poitier won an Oscar for this endearing movie about a handyman who thinks he's just passing through a little town in New Mexico, and ends up staying awhile to build a chapel for a cluster of German-speaking nuns. The renowned actor is highly entertaining in his combative exchanges with Lilia Skala, playing a Mother Superior who survived Hitler and makes no bones about bullying the goodhearted, itinerant worker into doing more and more for her. The film has an ambling, easygoing style with several memorable moments, not least of all is Poitier leading his holy hostesses through verses of the gospel song "Amen." Lilies is directed by the late Ralph Nelson, a pioneering director of live television who also made a number of popular feature films with notable performances (Jackie Gleason in Requiem for a Heavyweight, Cary Grant in Father Goose, Cliff Robertson in Charly) in the 1960s and 1970s. --Tom Keogh
|
| Customer Reviews: Read 45 more reviews...
A Charming, Touching Movie August 24, 2008
Laurent (Nothern California)
This is one of my favorite films of all time, and I think the whole cast does a wonderful job of carrying the movie. It is the story of a group of German speaking nuns who need a miracle in order to build a church in a poor, desert town. The miracle comes in the form of an itinerant jack of all trades played by Poitier, whose faith is a little shabby around the edges. There is a lot of humor as the Mother Superior resorts to a little manipulation in order to see the church completed. Both Scala's character and Poitier's learn that they both needed to rely more on faith, and less on their own power. This is a movie for the whole family I think. It does deal with some issues on prejudice, and Poitier's character gets drunk at one point, but the Mother Superior sees that he does not enjoy the latter experience much. As for the way it dealt with prejudice, I thought it was well done for the time.
 Not my favorite Poitier film August 13, 2008
nodice (Manchester, Ga United States)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I think the point of this film is about faith. Everyone likes a good miracle movie. Right? Well, not quite. There was plenty of cringe worthy moments regarding race. Mr. Ashton calling Homer 'boy' and then telling the nuns that Smith was lazy and shiftless-but still wanted him to work for him. (Weird.) I hated the scenes where he was just shuffling to please them. And I didn't understand why Mother Maria simply couldn't say 'Thank You' especially when she was begging for everything. Out of all the good roles Poitier has played, they give him the Oscar for when he played a good field slave doing what he was told. Whatever.
Classic Movie, Sidney Poitier July 28, 2008
Gloria J. Bradley (Illinois)
This DVD arrived in a timely fashion. Sidney Poitier is an all time favorite actor of mine;I will enjoy having this DVD in my collection.
Classic movie June 12, 2008
snwlprd (virginia, usa)
Love this movie! Ever since I was a child--it talks of behavior, faith, work ethic, community and society. Would have loved some extras, though. Like an interview with Mr. Poitier on his memories in making the movie
Classic June 7, 2008
J. P. SOULE
This is one of those movies every movie buff should see at least once. This is a feel good movie to watch when you feel life is being too tough on you. I always liked this movie, but it is surprisingly realistic since I met Helga, a 79yo Berliner visiting the States. Mother Superior is NO caricature, they really do come that way.
|
|
|
|
powered by full speed | |
