Miracle
Synopsis
Los Angeles-based artist Ed Ruscha’s 1975 short film Miracle centers on a day in the life of an auto mechanic (played by artist Jim Ganzer), who has a transformative experience while working on the engine of a Ford Mustang. Actress and singer Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas plays his love interest. Since the 1960s, Ruscha has received extensive critical acclaim for his paintings, photographs, drawings, and books exploring the commercial vernacular of Los Angeles—its graphic signage, architecture, and even parking lots. In effect, his work subtly comments on America’s cultural and socioeconomic evolution in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Miracle is one of only two films made by the artist in the 1970s. – Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis by Kelly Shindler, Associate Curator
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Ruscha
- Original Title
- Miracle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Ruscha
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Ruscha
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Miracle.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miracle
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What is Miracle about?
Los Angeles-based artist Ed Ruscha’s 1975 short film Miracle centers on a day in the life of an auto mechanic (played by artist Jim Ganzer), who has a transformative experience while working on the engine of a Ford Mustang. Actress and singer Michelle Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas plays his love interest. Since the 1960s, Ruscha has received extensive critical acclaim for his paintings, photographs, drawings, and books exploring the commercial vernacular of Los Angeles—its graphic signage, architecture, and even parking lots. In effect, his work subtly comments on America’s cultural and socioeconomic evolution in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. Miracle is one of only two films made by the artist in the 1970s. – Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis by Kelly Shindler, Associate Curator
Who directed Miracle?
Miracle was directed by Edward Ruscha.
Who stars in Miracle?
The principal cast of Miracle includes Jim Ganzer, Michelle Phillips.
When was Miracle released and how long is it?
Miracle was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 28m.