schizophrenia,mental illness

David and Lisa (1962)

Poster for David and Lisa

An unusual love story!

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 Perturbed, David's overbearing mother places him in a home for mentally disturbed young people, but David remains withdrawn from the other patients and his psychiatrist.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.

Where to watch Logo for JustWatch

Learn how to access geo-restricted content Open guide here.

Cast & Crew

Director
Frank Perry
  • Profile picture of Keir Dullea
    David Clemens Keir Dullea
  • Profile picture of Janet Margolin
    Lisa Brandt Janet Margolin
  • Profile picture of Howard Da Silva
    Dr. Swinford Howard Da Silva
  • Profile picture of Neva Patterson
    Mrs. Clemens Neva Patterson
  • Profile picture of Clifton James
    John Clifton James
  • Profile picture of Jaime Sánchez
    Carlos Jaime Sánchez
  • Profile picture of Karen Lynn Gorney
    Josette Karen Lynn Gorney
  • Profile picture of Frank Perry
    Newsdealer (uncredited) Frank Perry

Recommendations

  • Poster for My Father the Hero
  • Poster for Breathless
  • Poster for The Blue Room
  • Poster for Pursued
  • Poster for Akira
  • Poster for The Handmaiden
  • Poster for Life of Pi
  • Poster for Barbie

Keywords

  • schizophrenia
  • mental illness