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Christmas Lilies of the Field is a 1979 made-for-TV sequel to the classic 1963 film Lilies of the Field. In this sequel, directed by Ralph Nelson (his final project before his death), Homer Smith (played by Billy Dee Williams instead of Sidney Poitier) returns to the Arizona desert where he had built the chapel for the nuns.
- Drama
Dec 16, 1979 · Christmas Lilies of the Field: Directed by Ralph Nelson. With Billy Dee Williams, Maria Schell, Fay Hauser, Lisa Mann. Homer Smith returns to the chapel which, years before, he helped to build to find that the nuns have taken in a group of homeless/unwanted/runaway children.
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- Drama
- Ralph Nelson
- 1979-12-16
Completing a tour of duty in the army, Homer returns to the chapel he helped build and is cajoled by Mother Maria into building an orphanage. In this heartfelt sequel to Lilies of the...
Christmas Lilies of the Field. In this heartfelt sequel to Lilies of the Field, also helmed by award-winning director Ralph Nelson, Billy Dee Williams reprises the role of Homer Smith, originated by Sidney Poitier.
Christmas Lilies of the Field Photos. See all photos. Movie Info. Many years have passed since nomadic handyman Homer (Billy Dee Williams) helped to build a chapel for a group of nuns back home,...
- Holiday, Drama
- Billy Dee Williams
- Ralph Nelson
- Osmond Productions
Christmas Lilies of the Field. Available on Prime Video, Tubi TV, iTunes, Amazon Freevee. In this heartfelt sequel to Lilies of the Field, also helmed by award-winning director Ralph Nelson, Billy Dee Williams reprises the role of Homer Smith, originated by Sidney Poitier.
Christmas Lilies of the Field. Summaries. Homer Smith returns to the chapel which, years before, he helped to build to find that the nuns have taken in a group of homeless/unwanted/runaway children. Once again, he is inspired by the nuns' faith and selfless devotion, and this time he builds an orphanage and a little school for the children. — S.
