David and Lisa - Characters

Characters

  • David Clemens – David is a young man played by Keir Dullea who suffers from Aphenphosmphobia. He cannot stand to be touched by others. He is cold and chooses to be isolated from his peers. He has an obsession with time.
  • Lisa Brandt – Lisa is a young woman played by Janet Margolin. She suffers from a split personality. When she is Lisa, she is a 4 yr. old girl who can only speak in rhymes. When she is Muriel, she cannot speak, but only write.
  • Dr. Swinford – The doctor at the treatment center played by Howard Da Silva. He is an older, pensive man who manages to break through David's tough exterior.

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