Promised a Miracle
“Was it an act of faith... or murder?”
Synopsis
True story of a couple charged with manslaughter when their rejection of modern medicine in favor of religion to treat their diabetic child resulted in his death.
Top Cast
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Rosanna Arquette
Alice Elizabeth 'Lucky' Parker
Judge Reinhold
Larry Parker
Giovanni Ribisi
Wesley Parker
Tom Bower
Michael Elliot
Robin Pearson Rose
Beth
John Vickery
Pastor Evans
Gary Bayer
Clark
Shawn Elliott
Romero
Tuesday Knight
Roberta Palmer
Mark Phelan
Policeman
Wyatt Knight
Brother Walker
Maria O'Brien
Jennifer Puscus
America Martin
Michael Cavanaugh
Amy Michaelson
Terry Wills
Kathy Kinney
Cindy Wilson
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 19, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Screenplay & Story
- David Hill, John With, Larry Parker
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Promised a Miracle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Republic Television, CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Gyllenhaal
David Hill, John With, Larry Parker
Leonard Rosenman
Thomas Burstyn
John F. Link
Roni Weisberg, Preston Fischer
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Director
David Hill
Writer
John With
Writer
Roni Weisberg
Producer
Thomas Burstyn
Director of Photography
Bryan Ryman
Production Design
John F. Link
Editor
Susie DeSanto
Costume Design
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Promised a Miracle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Promised a Miracle about?
True story of a couple charged with manslaughter when their rejection of modern medicine in favor of religion to treat their diabetic child resulted in his death.
Who directed Promised a Miracle?
Promised a Miracle was directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal.
Who stars in Promised a Miracle?
The principal cast of Promised a Miracle includes Rosanna Arquette, Judge Reinhold, Giovanni Ribisi, Tom Bower, Robin Pearson Rose.
When was Promised a Miracle released and how long is it?
Promised a Miracle was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Promised a Miracle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Promised a Miracle was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
Is Promised a Miracle based on a book or true story?
Promised a Miracle is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Larry Parker".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Promised a Miracle?
Promised a Miracle holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).