

David and Lisa
1962-12-26 · 95 min · ★ 7.2
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 Perturbed, David's overbearing mother places him in a home for mentally disturbed young people, but David remains withdrawn from the other patients and his psychiatrist.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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- Directors
- Frank Perry
- Production companies
- Vision Associates Productions, Lisa and David Company
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 185,000
Top Cast
Keir DulleaDavid Clemens
Janet MargolinLisa Brandt
Howard Da SilvaDr. Swinford
Neva PattersonMrs. Clemens
Clifton JamesJohn
Jaime SánchezCarlos
Karen Lynn GorneyJosette
Frank PerryNewsdealer (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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