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Lilith

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1964 | 114 min | Drama, Romance, Thriller

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and romantics. If you loved Fight Club or Casablanca, start here.
The mood
Tense, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1964: an older pace and style.

Vincent Bruce, a war veteran, begins working as an occupational therapist at Poplar Lodge, a private psychiatric facility for wealthy people where he meets Lilith Arthur, a charming young woman suffering from schizophrenia, whose fragile beauty captivates all who meet her.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    86% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 40K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Robert Rossen

  • Warren BeattyVincent Bruce
  • Jean SebergLilith Arthur
  • Peter FondaStephen Evshevsky
  • Kim HunterDr. Bea Brice
  • Anne MeachamMrs. Yvonne Meaghan
  • Jessica WalterLaura
  • Gene HackmanNorman
  • James PattersonDr. Lavrier
  • Robert ReillyBob Clayfield
  • René AuberjonoisHowie (uncredited)