David and Lisa
one of my favorite movies of all time
Frank Perry
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David and Lisa
Two adolescents make a connection with each other in a home for disturbed youngsters. David Clemens was placed in the home by his mother because of his constant fear of being touched; while Lisa is a fifteen-year-old schizophrenic who speaks only in rhyme, when she speaks at all. David rejects...Watch Movie
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David and Lisa
". . . a pearl of a girl." I remember those words clearly from 50 years ago. They touched me deeply then and they effected me profoundly today. The film...
David and Lisa
4 ½ Moving and compassionate story of mental illness that also feels authentic because of the slightly detached, documentary style and the fantastic performances from Dullea and Margolin. Parts are...
David and Lisa
what a great stumble upon
David and Lisa
Frank Perry's David And Lisa (1962) is just such a beautiful film, a film that is not simply to be viewed, but to be experienced. For me, saying anymore about...