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An American former GI teaches English to a group of French nuns while helping them build a church. Poitier's Oscar winner!
Original Release
06/04/1963
US Release
10/01/1963
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sidney Poitier | Homer Smith |
| Lilia Skala | Mother Maria |
| Lisa Mann | Sister Gertrude |
| Isa Crino | Sister Agnes |
| Francesca Jarvis | Sister Albertine |
| Pamela Branch | Sister Elizabeth |
| Stanley Adams | Juan / Juan Acolito |
| Dan Frazer | Father Murphy |
| Bobby Driscoll | Young Mexican Holding Chapel Door |
| Ralph Nelson | Mr. Ashton |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Sidney Poitier | Homer Smith |
| Lilia Skala | Mother Maria |
| Lisa Mann | Sister Gertrude |
| Isa Crino | Sister Agnes |
| Francesca Jarvis | Sister Albertine |
| Pamela Branch | Sister Elizabeth |
| Stanley Adams | Juan / Juan Acolito |
| Dan Frazer | Father Murphy |
| Bobby Driscoll | Young Mexican Holding Chapel Door |
| Ralph Nelson | Mr. Ashton |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Ralph Nelson | Producer |
| J. Paul Popkin | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1964 | Oscar | Best Picture | Nominated |
| 1964 | Oscar | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Won |
| 1964 | Oscar | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Nominated |
| 1964 | Oscar | Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium | Nominated |
| 1964 | Oscar | Best Cinematography, Black-and-White | Nominated |
| 1964 | Golden Globe | Best Motion Picture - Drama | Nominated |
| 1964 | Golden Globe | Best Actor - Drama | Won |
| 1964 | Golden Globe | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated |
| 1964 | Golden Globe | Best Film Promoting International Understanding | Won |
