Lilies of the Field

Ralph Nelson

19631h 34mEnglish
Accolades
1Oscar
Win
2Golden Globe
Wins
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Synopsis

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.

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ComedyDrama

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Awards Dominance

3

Wins

9

Nominations

1 Oscar · 2 Golden Globe

Won

  • Actor · Sidney Poitier
  • Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama · Sidney Poitier
  • Promoting International Understanding
Full award breakdown

1964

Academy Awards

1Wins
5Noms
◆ Won

Actor

Sidney Poitier

1964
Nom

Actress in a Supporting Role

Lilia Skala

1964
Nom

Best Picture

Ralph Nelson, Producer

1964
Nom

Cinematography (Black-and-White)

Ernest Haller

1964
Nom

Writing (Screenplay--based on material from another medium)

James Poe

1964

1964

Golden Globes

2Wins
4Noms
◆ Won

Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama

Sidney Poitier

1964
◆ Won

Promoting International Understanding

Lilies of the Field

1964
Nom

Best Motion Picture - Drama

Lilies of the Field

1964
Nom

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture

Lilia Skala

1964

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