Friday, February 12, 2010

Lilies of the Field (1963)

United Artists
Directed by Ralph Nelson
My rating: 3 stars out of 4
IMDb
(DVD, MGM)

Best Actor - Sidney Poitier
Nominated: Best Picture
Nominated: Best Supporting Actress - Lilia Skala
Nominated: Best Cinematography, Black & White
Nominated: Best Adapted Screenplay

Sidney Poitier is driving through the desert when his radiator overheats. He finds water at a nearby house run by nuns. They con him into staying and fixing their roof. This leads to more work, and before you know it he is building them a chapel. A "feel good" movie with barely a hint of conflict.

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