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David and Lisa (1962)

95 min  -  Drama  -   29 November 1963 (Denmark)
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The emotional story of a young man in a mental institution for teens who begins to understand his psychosis in the environment of others with mental and emotional problems... See full summary »

Director:

Frank Perry

Writers:

Eleanor Perry (screenplay), Theodore Isaac Rubin (book)

Stars:

Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin and Howard Da Silva
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Cast

Complete credited cast:
Keir Dullea ...
Janet Margolin Janet Margolin ...
Howard Da Silva Howard Da Silva ...
Neva Patterson Neva Patterson ...
Clifton James ...
Richard McMurray Richard McMurray ...
Nancy Nutter Nancy Nutter ...
Mathew Anden Mathew Anden ...
Simon (as Matthew Anden)
Jaime Sánchez Jaime Sánchez ...
Carlos (as Jaime Sanchez)
Coni Hudak Coni Hudak ...
Karen Lynn Gorney ...
Josette (as Karen Gorney)
Janet Lee Parker Janet Lee Parker ...
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Storyline

The emotional story of a young man in a mental institution for teens who begins to understand his psychosis in the environment of others with mental and emotional problems. He finds intimacy with Lisa, a young woman suffering from schizophrenia. Written by joe robertson <glossy@mail.utexas.edu>  

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Schizophrenia | Mental Institution | 1950s | Friendship | Homosexual  | See more »

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An unusual love story!

Genres:

Drama

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

David és Lisa See more »

Filming Locations:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Lisa and David Company, Vision Associates Productions See more »
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Mono

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Black and White
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Trivia

Louis W. Kellman had initially tried but failed to raise funds and produce this low budget film in spite of his prior success with the low budget The Burglar. Kellman's local studio did however supply production services such as equipment and supplemental crew but he received no screen credit. See more »

Quotes

Lisa Brandt: What do you see when you look at me?
David Clemens: I see a girl who looks like a pearl. I see a pearl of a girl.
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Referenced in Hi, Mom! (1970) See more »