In "Lilies of the Field," the main character is Homer Smith, an African American itinerant handyman who stops to help a group of German-speaking nuns. The nuns are led by Mother Maria, a determined and resourceful figure who dreams of building a chapel. Other notable characters include the nuns, each with distinct personalities, and the local community members who interact with Homer and the sisters. Together, they navigate themes of faith, perseverance, and cultural differences.
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Christmas Lilies of the Field was created in 1979.
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).
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Sidney Poitier