Lilith
“Before Eve there was Evil… and her name was Lilith!”
Synopsis
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.
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Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-01-20
Top Cast
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Warren Beatty
Vincent Bruce
Jean Seberg
Lilith Arthur
Peter Fonda
Stephen Evshevsky
Kim Hunter
Dr. Bea Brice
Anne Meacham
Mrs. Yvonne Meaghan
Jessica Walter
Laura
Gene Hackman
Norman
James Patterson
Dr. Lavrier
Robert Reilly
Bob Clayfield
René Auberjonois
Howie (uncredited)
Jeanne Barr
Miss Glassman (uncredited)
Maurice Brenner
Mr. Gordon (uncredited)
Ben Carruthers
Benito (uncredited)
Olympia Dukakis
Patient (uncredited)
Edith Fellows
Patient (uncredited)
Alice Spivak
Lonely Girl (uncredited)
Tina Pine
Patient (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
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Festival / Special Debut
October 1, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Rossen
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Rossen
- Original Score
- Kenyon Hopkins
- Original Title
- Lilith
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Centaur Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Rossen
Robert Rossen, J. R. Salamanca
Kenyon Hopkins
Eugen Schüfftan
Aram Avakian
Robert Rossen
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Rossen
Director
Robert Rossen
Screenplay
Robert Rossen
Producer
Eugen Schüfftan
Director of Photography
Aram Avakian
Editor
Kenyon Hopkins
Original Music Composer
Richard Sylbert
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lilith
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lilith about?
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.
Who directed Lilith?
Lilith was directed by Robert Rossen.
Who stars in Lilith?
The principal cast of Lilith includes Warren Beatty, Jean Seberg, Peter Fonda, Kim Hunter, Anne Meacham.
When was Lilith released and how long is it?
Lilith was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Lilith?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lilith was composed by Kenyon Hopkins.
Is Lilith based on a book or true story?
Lilith is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J. R. Salamanca".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lilith?
Lilith holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).