David and Lisa
Teenager David Clemens develops a hysterical fear that he will die if he comes into physical contact with another person. Perturbed, David's overbearing mother places him in a home for mentally disturbed young people, but David remains withdrawn from the other patients and his psychiatrist. Over time, however, David grows interested in 15-year-old Lisa, who suffers from multiple personalities – one who can only speak in rhyme, and the other, a mute.
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David and Lisa
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 26, 1962
Runtime
1h 35m
Genres
Drama, Romance
User Score
73%
Original Title
David and Lisa
Production Companies
Vision Associates Productions, Lisa and David Company
Director
Frank Perry
Budget
$185,000
Description
Teenager David Clemens develops a hysterical fear that he will die if he comes into physical contact with another person. Perturbed, David's overbearing mother places him in a home for mentally disturbed young people, but David remains withdrawn from the other patients and his psychiatrist. Over time, however, David grows interested in 15-year-old Lisa, who suffers from multiple personalities – one who can only speak in rhyme, and the other, a mute.