David and Lisa (1962)

Director:

Frank Perry

Writers:

Eleanor Perry (writer)
Theodore Isaac Rubin (novel)

Release Date:

29 November 1963 (Denmark)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

An unusual love story!

Plot:

The emotional story of a young man in a mental institution for teens who begins to understand his psychosis...

Plot Keywords:

Schizophrenia | Mental Institution | 1950s | Friendship | Homosexual

Awards:

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 4 wins & 5 nominations

Cast

Keir Dullea	...	David Clemens
Janet Margolin	...	Lisa Brandt
Howard Da Silva	...	Dr. Swinford
Neva Patterson	...	Mrs. Clemens
Clifton James	...	John
Richard McMurray	...	Mr. Clemens
Nancy Nutter	...	Maureen
Mathew Anden	...	Simon
Coni Hudak	...	Kate
Jaime Sánchez	...	Carlos
Janet Lee Parker	...	Sandra
Karen Lynn Gorney	...	Josette

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Sound Mix:

Mono

Certification:

Finland:K-8

Filming Locations:

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Company:

Lisa and David Company

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 (1957). Kellman's local studio did however supply production services such as equipment and supplemental crew but he received no screen credit.

Quotes:

Lisa Brandt: I'm not a lump and I like to jump!

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Catalina Caper (#3.4)" (1990)

apparently greatly under-rated

how could this film only rate a 6.9 on imdb? this film is incredibly poignant and well done, from the fantastic story to the wonderful performances to the gorgeous black and white cinematography. there just aren't that many films out there that are this good. maybe the subject material of teenage mental illness is just too difficult for some or some people today can't relate to the characters who seem very different from today's teenagers. it is a rare thing to experience a movie that evokes such deep feelings from its audience. Frank and Eleanor Perry, this film's director and writer (and husband and wife team) had a penchant for disturbing, emotional conflicts. this film started their careers and was Oscar-nominated for both its direction and its screenplay. in our own way we are like these lost children, finding our way to the best start we can make in life.