Christmas Lilies of the Field was created in 1979.
Lilies of the Field
"Lilies of the Field," in which Poitier played handyman Homer Smith, who builds a chapel for immigrant German nuns in Arizona.
Most of the setting for the book/film Lilies of the Field takes place in a convent.
Sidney Poitier won the Oscar for Best Actor for Lilies of the Field (1963)
Most of the setting for the book/film Lilies of the Field takes place in a convent.
Lilies of the Field was filmed in what is now the northeast side of Tucson, AZ.
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Lillies of the field toil not, neither do they spin. That is a Bible quote. Basically lilies grow with the grace of God and look beautiful.
Sidney Poitier was the African American man who won Best Actor for his role in Lilies of the Field(1963).
He was nominated of the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for The Defiant Ones (1958). He won the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role for: Lilies of the Field (1963). In 2002, he was presented with an honorary award for his extraordinary performances and unique presence on the screen and for representing the industry with dignity, style and intelligence.
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