David and Lisa
Seen it?1962 | 95 min | Drama, Romance
Saturday Specialearly ratingWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (85% on Rotten Tomatoes), it drew serious awards attention and it made about 135 times its budget, despite little lasting buzz. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 35 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
Teenager David Clemens develops a hysterical fear that he will die if he comes into physical contact with another person. Perturbed, David's overbearing mother places him in a home for mentally disturbed young people, but David remains withdrawn from the other patients and his psychiatrist. Over time, however, David grows interested in 15-year-old Lisa, who suffers from multiple personalities – one who can only speak in rhyme, and the other, a mute.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
85% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Foreign Actor. Won 1 Venice award: Venice International Film Festival: Best First Work. Also nominated for 2 Oscars and 2 BAFTAs. Plus 3 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$25 million worldwide on a $185K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 23K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Perry
- Keir DulleaDavid Clemens
- Janet MargolinLisa Brandt
- Howard Da SilvaDr. Swinford
- Neva PattersonMrs. Clemens
- Clifton JamesJohn
- Richard McMurrayMr. Stewart Clemens
- Nancy NutterMaureen
- Mathew AndenSimon
- Jaime SánchezCarlos
- Coni HudakKate