LILITH (1964)
Special Features: 60th Anniversary
A production as troubled as its characters, Robert Rossen's moody, often misunderstood final film follows ex-soldier Vincent (Warren Beatty), who secures work as an occupational therapist trainee at the local mental institution in Rockville, MD. There, he falls under the spell of a patient — and he's not the only one. Lilith (Jean Seberg) enchants all those around her with her exceptional beauty and intelligence. It may be easy to forget why she's there, but her sanity is far from intact, and Vincent's own state of mind becomes increasingly fragile as he gets in deeper. A great actor's director (see ALL THE KING'S MEN, also screening in this series, and THE HUSTLER), Rossen elicits superb performances from Beatty, supporting players Peter Fonda, Gene Hackman, Kim Hunter and especially Seberg in the haunting title role. DIR/SCR/PROD Robert Rossen, from the novel by J.R. Salamanca. U.S., 1964, b&w, 94 min. NOT RATED
Run Time: 94 Minutes Opening Date: Saturday, July 06, 2024 Genre: Drama
