David and Lisa
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.
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About David and Lisa
David and Lisa is a 1998 Portuguese-language drama, romance and tv movie film directed by Lloyd Kramer. The cast is led by Sidney Poitier, Lukas Haas, Brittany Murphy. It has a runtime of 1h 26m.
David and Lisa was produced by Harpo Productions and Harpo Films and made in United States of America. It was released on November 1, 1998.
- Director
- Lloyd Kramer
- Writers
- Eleanor Perry, Lloyd Kramer, Theodore Isaac Rubin
- Release date
- November 1, 1998
- Original language
- Portuguese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Harpo Productions, Harpo Films
David and Lisa cast & crew
David and Lisa was directed by Lloyd Kramer and written by Eleanor Perry, Lloyd Kramer, and Theodore Isaac Rubin.
The cast features Sidney Poitier as Dr. Jack Miller, Lukas Haas as David, Brittany Murphy as Lisa, Debi Mazar as Maggie, Allison Janney as Alix, and Kim Murphy as Natalie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Marco Beltrami, cinematography is by James D. Cooper, and it was produced by Oprah Winfrey and Kate Forte.
Is David and Lisa worth watching?
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, romance, and tv movie, David and Lisa is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of David and Lisa
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
David and Lisa — FAQs
▸Where can I watch David and Lisa in United States?
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▸What language is David and Lisa in?
David and Lisa is originally in Portuguese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is David and Lisa?
David and Lisa runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
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