David and Lisa (1962)

Cast

Karen Lynn Gorney
as Josette
Keir Dullea
as David Clemens
Clifton James
as John
Neva Patterson
as Mrs. Clemens

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Genres & Description

Action Drama

7.3 / 10

The emotional story of a young man in a mental institution for teens who begins to understand his psychosis in the environment of others with mental and emotional problems. He finds intimacy with Lisa, a young woman suffering from dissociative identity disorder.

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Comments on this trailer
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Gaurav Saini

David❤️Lisa - @Tuesday, January 1, 2019 6:59 AM

Renzo

When David return to the school and the doctor raised his arm to put it across David's shoulder...I gasped !! - @Thursday, November 29, 2018 2:32 AM

Byron Lee Scott

Disturbing at first, touching in parts, mad moments, terrific ending. - @Monday, November 19, 2018 4:53 AM

thecatman4ever

One of my favorite films of all time!!!! - @Sunday, November 11, 2018 3:58 AM

Dwight Smith

Hi Diego, do you know of a Spanish version of this movie - either dubbed or subtitles? Thanks! - @Saturday, October 20, 2018 1:09 AM

Peter Maxwell

The guy from 2001 space odyssey - @Sunday, October 14, 2018 1:03 PM

Rosabelle Lopez

❤thanks a lot - @Thursday, October 4, 2018 2:00 AM

Drinkblood Savewater

Lisa♡ take my hand........ - @Saturday, September 22, 2018 1:37 AM

pennypay1

Well, as is typical, the original (which I've just watched for the first time ever) is much better than the 1998 remake (which I've seen several times). This version showed David's dysfunctional family dynamic, and society's stigmatization of the mentally ill and the habit we have of 'othering'. Though Lukas Haas did a fair job as 'David' in the remake, Keir Dullea really nailed the obsessive-compulsive behaviors and the condescension as defense against vulnerability and fear. Brittany Murphy always seemed to 'fit' the roles of mentally disturbed girls, and while I thought her words like 'foolish' and 'squawking' (and lack of profanity) seemed dated, I chalked it up to that choice being made to suit the typical Oprah-family-friendly-and-slightly-sugary demographic. Now I see that Janet Margolin said pretty much the same things, so the 1998 film's writers were being loyal to the original dialogue. Great casting here, and while some of the theories and the approaches to treatment are no doubt considered dated or unrealistic by some viewers, it must have been an intriguing film in 1962. It's a refreshing change from the bleak depictions of straightjacketed deranged teen girls being forcibly sedated or thrashing around in padded rooms that seemed so exploitative over the years. Just a school for emotionally disturbed young people, where they are encouraged to study and play and be creative while working through their problems. And this is totally irrelevant, but I found it funny that the girl who complimented David's dress style added, 'Not like the rest of these slobs' or something similar. I really hate America's current slob culture, and love the way people dressed back then, and prior to the late 60's! - @Wednesday, August 29, 2018 5:49 PM

voicetube

13:44… He drops the chalk like droppin' the mic :-) - @Tuesday, August 28, 2018 5:32 PM

RealGirl17

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Unique film. Highly underrated and perplexing. Definitely a keeper!! - @Saturday, August 11, 2018 1:59 PM

Bobby Reynolds

Drama amongst teenage mental patients... Haha, actually, it's a very good movie! Look deep. - @Tuesday, August 7, 2018 8:53 PM

Travis Mitchell

Bloody Creepy. - @Saturday, July 28, 2018 5:49 AM

EsotericOccultist

This movie is very touching. - @Monday, June 25, 2018 4:25 AM

R. V.

I was so used to the emotional flatness of Dr Bowman, I was not ready for "YOU TOUCHED ME!!!" - @Thursday, June 14, 2018 4:03 AM

duke earl

izquierda y derecha los protastentes herejes jajaja - @Sunday, June 3, 2018 11:15 PM

brian dormio

Mark Lawrence is Amazing - @Monday, April 30, 2018 1:00 AM

Gojian

I have tactile defensiveness like David and I feel exactly the way he does. To touch or be touched on the spectrum with no medication is so horrific and I get so sad upset during some of simplest physical acts. - @Friday, April 27, 2018 2:43 AM

Morgan Alvarez

What a cooky movie lol - @Tuesday, April 17, 2018 6:52 PM

Jackie S

David has the idea of a "radio controlled" clock! Genius! He was thinking of GPS. - @Monday, March 12, 2018 12:08 AM

Ashley

Hop, skip, jump! I'm not a lump, I'm not a lump! I'm not a lump and I like to jump! - @Wednesday, March 7, 2018 5:53 AM

Roderick Sloan

If this movie was made today it would be titled, David and David. - @Sunday, March 4, 2018 11:02 PM

ThatGuy

This fucking sucks dick. No one should ever watch it! - @Wednesday, February 28, 2018 5:15 PM

2012endofanerror

Autism before ‘autism’. - @Tuesday, February 13, 2018 1:03 AM

pedro luginick

bom filme grato pela versao legendada. - @Monday, January 29, 2018 11:53 PM

Ruby Chew

I wonder if David's problems were caused by his mother's nagging? - @Tuesday, January 9, 2018 10:44 PM

Dedrick McConnell

In a not so tough year Keir Dullea could have gotten a Best Actor Oscar Nomination! - @Sunday, January 7, 2018 5:02 AM

rossriver75

What a great movie. And great performances Saw it over 50 years ago. The era of psychological dramas on TV. Era of great TV. - @Sunday, January 7, 2018 12:26 AM

MONIQUE THOMAS

Saw this film many years ago as a child. A tearful masterpiece. Beautiful performances. Thank you for posting this on You Tube. - @Monday, December 11, 2017 5:49 AM

Charles Post

Viewed this gem in 1962 and again tonight. Recalled the little rhymes, marvelled at the characterizations. Lovely piece of work. Poignant. - @Saturday, December 9, 2017 5:56 AM

Chris

Saw this many years ago...it's a wonderful movie. Rest in peace Janet. - @Saturday, December 9, 2017 5:07 AM

InTheZero

2001 actor here. the hal killer.lol. - @Sunday, December 3, 2017 10:29 PM

Skip Minnow

Open the pod bay doors Lisa. - @Tuesday, November 28, 2017 7:53 PM

WitchidWitchid

A touch can kill. - @Monday, November 20, 2017 6:22 PM

IsabelVeidt82

In subdivx there are several subtitles in Spanish for this movie, does anyone know which are the ones that would fit with this version? I do not want to have to download them all? Yes, I understand very little English when I hear it, so I need subtitles. - @Wednesday, November 1, 2017 4:46 AM

Christina Lopez

well 7 Minute in or so I changed my mind this movie is going to be a downer. and what a very nice facility by that time in the 50s I find that disingenuous. either way this movie is a downer I can tell that was in 10 minutes. Good looks for those who hang in there and watch it I have no interest that along with the comments a real Downer!!!! with that being said I like to say good luck to those who suffer with any mental illness they obviously can't help it and yes I have a strong faith in God and I imagine you struggle if you have schizophrenia or multiple personality you have a hard time dealing with God you don't know which one is dealing with who. so I don't want to sound non empathetic or sympathetic. but I'll skip this one good luck to all!!! I think Autumn Leaves was pretty good even though I think Joan Crawford put up with a hell of a lot. and they glaze that movie over quite a bit because you know that was a living hell!!! The same way things are going to do here. - @Tuesday, October 24, 2017 9:53 AM

Christina Lopez

keeping this one on light note, the gentleman playing the lead role he is quite a dynamic actor I've seen him in several films and he plays a good nut!!! I've never seen this phone but I'm going to watch it. The comments we're very heartfelt regarding mental illness. but like I said on the lighter note it's a movie. and the onus should not be trivialized on any level but this is a movie. and the fact that you can call it whatever you want but it is paranoid schizophrenia. just give it a nice name like bipolar. it reminds me of a Joan Crawford movie Autumn Leaves. one thing you know they made movies regarding this mental illness. so at least they tried and brought attention to the fact the people suffer the family suffer and the seriousness of the diagnosis. I 41 went to keep this on a light note. this actor not sure of his name as I said please look great cuckoo. and you've got to give them credit he acted his ass off. and just keep in mind it's a movie a dramatization whether based on a character that is real or not, the fact is the stories being told just one probably fictional. that is why everybody enjoys psycho the movie. - @Tuesday, October 24, 2017 9:41 AM

TronandFlynn82

Fantastic! Janet Margolin was such an incredible beauty and an incredibly underrated actress. - @Friday, October 13, 2017 10:58 PM

WitchidWitchid

That guy John seems pretty nasty to Lisa. Guy like that shouldn't be working with young people who need love, kindness, and understanding. - @Thursday, October 12, 2017 8:08 PM

Offthbadan

43:00 into the movie the doctor reminds me of Dr. Phil. - @Sunday, September 3, 2017 9:50 AM

Sally

He isn't very nice to his mother. - @Thursday, August 31, 2017 6:24 PM

Tamron Brown

Lisa looks like Dua Lipa tbh. - @Thursday, August 17, 2017 5:42 AM

56bluegold

Very Good ! - @Sunday, August 6, 2017 8:41 PM

Laura Marcq

Great movie - @Wednesday, July 12, 2017 5:37 PM

dick hickey

watched this for the 1st time last night on the great TCM * ...amazing movie & performances .This movie actually moved me. - @Monday, July 10, 2017 7:20 PM

Antonio D'Alfonso

A forgotten masterpiece. - @Thursday, June 22, 2017 9:38 PM

sasho

this movie is TEARING ME APART - @Saturday, May 27, 2017 10:59 PM

Zorro Alphonso

A lot of mental ward cases, reel off their own life story. - @Thursday, May 11, 2017 6:53 PM

Guy Smith

David and Lisa is one of those movies you sometimes wish everyone would watch , a great movie about the boundless limits love brings..Kier Dullea and Janet Margolin are outstanding. - @Thursday, May 4, 2017 12:47 AM

Fanny Bass

This is a great movie. - @Tuesday, May 2, 2017 4:43 AM