David and Lisa (1962)
- Starring:
- Keir Dullea, Janet Margolin, (more)
- Director(s):
- Frank Perry
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of David and Lisa
This stark and spare look at the world of the mentally disturbed was one of the beacons of the new American independent film movement. Keir Dullea and Janet Margolin star as two adolescents who make contact with each other in a home for disturbed youngsters. Dullea is David Clemens, who is placed in the home by his mother because of his constant fear of being touched. Margolin is Lisa, a 15-year-old schizophrenic who speaks only in rhyme, when she speaks at all. David rejects the help of psychiatrist Alan Swinford (Howard Da Silva) but makes an emotional connection with Lisa. Because of his contact with Lisa, David eventually opens up to Swinford and his mother. But his mother is dissatisfied with his progress and takes him back home. Home life, however, consists of his mother's domineering ways and parental quarrels, so David runs away and returns to the home for disturbed youngsters. But then an argument with Lisa leads to a climactic confrontation. ~ Paul Brenner, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 93 mins
Complete Cast of David and Lisa
- Keir Dullea - David Clemens
- Howard Da Silva - Dr. Swinford
- Clifton James - John
- Mathew Anden - Simon
- Janet Lee Parker - Sandra
- Jaime Sanchez - Carlos
- Janet Margolin - Lisa
- Neva Patterson - Mrs. Clemens
- Karen Gorney - Josette
- Nancy Nutter - Maureen
- Coni Hudak - Kate
- Richard McMurray - Mr. Clemens
- Director(s):
- Frank Perry
- Writer(s):
- Eleanor Perry
- Producer(s):
- Paul Heller
- Categories:
- Romance
- 1962 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - New Star of the Year - Male
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