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Lilith (1964)

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Release Date: Sep 27, 1964 Wide

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Vincent Bruce (Warren Beatty) is a Korean War veteran who becomes an occupational therapist in a private mental hospital that cares for wealthy, schizophrenic clientele. He slowly begins to fall for Lilith Arthur (Jean Seberg), a patient who is mentally locked in her own little world. Vincent eventually begins his own psychological disintegration over his feelings for the woman and asks for help. Watch for early career performances from Olympia Dukakis and Gene Hackman in this depressing

Unrated, 1 hr. 54 min.

Drama, Classics

Directed By: Robert Rossen

Written By: Robert Rossen, J.R. Salamanca

In Theaters: Sep 27, 1964 Wide

On DVD: Aug 24, 2004

Cast

Warren Beatty
Vincent Bruce
Jean Seberg
Lilith Arthur
Peter Fonda
Stephen Evshevsky
Kim Hunter
Bea Brice
Jessica Walter
Laura
Anne Meacham
Mrs. Yvonne Mearrat
James Patterson
Dr. Lavrier
Gene Hackman
Norman
Robert Reilly
Bob Clayfield
Rene Auberjonois
Howie
Lucy Smith
Vincent's Grandmother
Maurice Brenner
Mr. Gordon
Jeanne Barr
Miss Glassman
Richard Higgs
Mr. Palakis
Ruth Baker
Ben Carruthers
Benito
Olympia Dukakis
Edith Fellows
Harvey Jason
Elizabeth Lawrence
Robert Miller
Harry Northrup
Tina Rome
Alice Spivak
Lonely Girl
Charles Tyner
Gwen Van Dam
Kathleen Phelan
Lonely Girl's Mother
Bruce Powers
Gordon Phillips
Robert Dahdah
Cynthia McAdams
Sonia Zomina

Critic Reviews for Lilith

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The awkwardness of a macho auteur attempting feminized poetry lends the work the nervousness necessary for authentic lyricism

February 14, 2010 Full Review Source: CinePassion

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Fernando F. Croce

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Much misunderstood and a commercial flop in 1964, Lilith is well acted by Warren Beatty and one of the first American films to deal with mental illness and the fine line between therapists and patients while using the stylistics of the French New Wave.

July 12, 2009 Full Review Source: EmanuelLevy.Com

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Emanuel Levy

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Brilliant and delicate, but also depressing and enigmatic psychodrama.

March 24, 2008 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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Is it ironic that a movie that takes place in a mental institution could make you feel like you're going nuts right after you finish watching it? Robert Rossen's direction really fits the bill here and compliments a fantastic cast. Lilith is full of little unexplained moments that leave you inching toward that isolated

November 22, 2006

Michael Gildea

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Lilith is an interesting film. Warren Beatty, Peter Fonda, and Jean Seberg give excellent performances. The screenplay is well written and captivating. Robert Rossen did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed this motion picture because of the drama and remarkable characters. Lilith is a must see.

November 8, 2010