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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Lilies Of The Field


Genre: Comedy

Reviewed In Issue 48 (May 2001) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Sidney Poitier, Lilia Skala, Lisa Mann, Isa Crino, Francesca Jarvis, Pamela Branch, Stanley Adams & Dan Frazer

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 2.5
DD Sound Rating: 2
DTS Sound Rating: NA
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Critics' Composite Score: NA
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Special Features
Includes the delightful theatrical trailer.


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): MGM Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 1001586
(MPAA Rating): Not Rated
(Rating Reason):

NA
(Retail Price): $19.98
(DVD Type): Single Side, Single Layer (DVD5)
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): No
(Running Time In Minutes): 95
(Color Type): Black & White
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1963
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 03/06/01
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Ralph Nelson
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Based on the novel by William E. Barrett, the unforgettable gentle comedy, Lilies Of The Field, won Sidney Poitier a Best Actor Oscar

DVD Picture:
The 1.66:1 DVD is not anamorphically enhanced, and exhibits a black-and-white picture that is quite crisp, despite appearing a bit rough and grimy at times. Blacks are deep and solid, and whites are generally bright, with good contrast. Edge enhancement is noticed throughout, as well as occasional pixelization. Minor film grain and occasional source element artifacts are apparent. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
The Dolby