David and Lisa
Synopsis
A psychiatrist tries to treat an emotionally disturbed teenage boy who has a pathological fear of being touched. The only person who can communicate emotionally with the young patient is a girl suffering from split personalities who speaks in rhymes and withdraws from anyone who refuses to do the same.
Top Cast
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Sidney Poitier
Dr. Jack Miller
Lukas Haas
David
Brittany Murphy
Lisa
Debi Mazar
Maggie
Allison Janney
Alix
Kim Murphy
Natalie
Giuseppe Andrews
Joey
Vicellous Shannon
Tyrone
Gene Wolande
Kevin
Kimiko Gelman
Molly
Giselle deCerda
Doris
Samaria Graham
Felicia
Ty Hodges
Raymond
Diva Zappa
Francesca
Phil Hawn
Institute Staff Member (uncredited)
Jim Jenkins
Museum Guard (uncredited)
Josiah Polhemus
Man (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Kramer
- Screenplay & Story
- Eleanor Perry, Lloyd Kramer, Theodore Isaac Rubin
- Original Score
- Marco Beltrami
- Original Title
- David and Lisa
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Harpo Productions, Harpo Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Kramer
Eleanor Perry, Lloyd Kramer, Theodore Isaac Rubin
Marco Beltrami
James D. Cooper
Igor Kovalik
Oprah Winfrey, Kate Forte
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Kramer
Director
Marco Beltrami
Original Music Composer
Eleanor Perry
Writer
Lloyd Kramer
Writer
Theodore Isaac Rubin
Writer
James D. Cooper
Director of Photography
Igor Kovalik
Editor
Clark Hunter
Production Design
Kathryn Morrison
Costume Design
Jimmy Ortega
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for David and Lisa.
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Frequently Asked Questions About David and Lisa
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is David and Lisa about?
A psychiatrist tries to treat an emotionally disturbed teenage boy who has a pathological fear of being touched. The only person who can communicate emotionally with the young patient is a girl suffering from split personalities who speaks in rhymes and withdraws from anyone who refuses to do the same.
Who directed David and Lisa?
David and Lisa was directed by Lloyd Kramer.
Who stars in David and Lisa?
The principal cast of David and Lisa includes Sidney Poitier, Lukas Haas, Brittany Murphy, Debi Mazar, Allison Janney.
When was David and Lisa released and how long is it?
David and Lisa was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for David and Lisa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for David and Lisa was composed by Marco Beltrami.
Is David and Lisa based on a book or true story?
David and Lisa is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Theodore Isaac Rubin".