
The Small Miracle
Synopsis
A small boy of rural Italy, befriends a Catholic priest and pleads for help to save his sick donkey. Hearing the stories of St Frances on how he loved cared, even cured animals, comes up with notion "If he could just bring his donkey to the Vatican in Rome, and ask the Pope if he could just place him in the entombed Saint's Chapel, his spiritual presence would cure him. Some how he convinces the compassionate Father to take on this pilgrimage, against all odds.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Jeannot Szwarc
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Gallico, Howard Dimsdale, John Patrick
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold
- Original Title
- The Small Miracle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Alan Landsburg Productions, Hallmark Hall of Fame Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeannot Szwarc
Paul Gallico, Howard Dimsdale, John Patrick
Ernest Gold
John R. McLean
David Newhouse
Duane Bogie, Herbert L. Strock, Alan Landsburg, Howard Lipstone
Department Leadership Roster
Jeannot Szwarc
Director
Duane Bogie
Producer
Herbert L. Strock
Producer
Ernest Gold
Original Music Composer
John R. McLean
Director of Photography
David Newhouse
Editor
Carmelo Patrono
Production Design
Diana Bruni
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Small Miracle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Small Miracle about?
A small boy of rural Italy, befriends a Catholic priest and pleads for help to save his sick donkey. Hearing the stories of St Frances on how he loved cared, even cured animals, comes up with notion "If he could just bring his donkey to the Vatican in Rome, and ask the Pope if he could just place him in the entombed Saint's Chapel, his spiritual presence would cure him. Some how he convinces the compassionate Father to take on this pilgrimage, against all odds.
Who directed The Small Miracle?
The Small Miracle was directed by Jeannot Szwarc.
Who stars in The Small Miracle?
The principal cast of The Small Miracle includes Vittorio De Sica, Marco Della Cava, Raf Vallone, Umberto Raho, Massimo Sarchielli.
When was The Small Miracle released and how long is it?
The Small Miracle was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Small Miracle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Small Miracle was composed by Ernest Gold.
Is The Small Miracle based on a book or true story?
The Small Miracle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Paul Gallico".
