Miracle in Milan
Miracolo a Milano
“An impudent, riotous laugh on the lives and morals of our day!”
Synopsis
Once upon a time a wise and kind old woman discovers a baby in her cabbage patch. She brings up the child and, when she dies, the boy, Totò, enters an orphanage. Totò leaves the orphanage a happy young man, and looks for work in post-war Milan. He ends up with the homeless and organizes them to build a shanty town in a vacant lot. But when greedy developers threaten the community’s land, Totò will need all the help he can get in order to find an impossible way out.
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MIRACLE IN MILAN TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-11-23
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Emma Gramatica
La vecchia Lolotta
Francesco Golisano
Totò
Paolo Stoppa
Rappi
Guglielmo Barnabò
Mobbi
Brunella Bovo
Edvige
Anna Carena
Marta, la signora altezzosa
Alba Arnova
La statua che prende vita
Flora Cambi
L'innamorata infelice
Virgilio Riento
Il sergente delle guardie
Arturo Bragaglia
Alfredo
Erminio Spalla
Gaetano
Riccardo Bertazzolo
L'atleta
Checco Rissone
Il comandante in secondo
Angelo Prioli
Il comandante in primo
Enzo Furlai
Renato Navarrini
Egisto Olivieri
Jubal Schembri
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 17, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 15, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vittorio De Sica
- Screenplay & Story
- Vittorio De Sica, Cesare Zavattini
- Original Score
- Alessandro Cicognini
- Original Title
- Miracolo a Milano
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Produzioni De Sica, ENIC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vittorio De Sica
Vittorio De Sica, Cesare Zavattini, Suso Cecchi d'Amico, Adolfo Franci, Mario Chiari
Alessandro Cicognini
G.R. Aldo
Eraldo Da Roma
Vittorio De Sica
Department Leadership Roster
Vittorio De Sica
Director
Vittorio De Sica
Screenplay
Cesare Zavattini
Screenplay
Vittorio De Sica
Producer
Guido Fiorini
Production Design
Mario Chiari
Costume Design
G.R. Aldo
Director of Photography
Alessandro Cicognini
Original Music Composer
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Miracle in Milan
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What is Miracle in Milan about?
Once upon a time a wise and kind old woman discovers a baby in her cabbage patch. She brings up the child and, when she dies, the boy, Totò, enters an orphanage. Totò leaves the orphanage a happy young man, and looks for work in post-war Milan. He ends up with the homeless and organizes them to build a shanty town in a vacant lot. But when greedy developers threaten the community’s land, Totò will need all the help he can get in order to find an impossible way out.
Who directed Miracle in Milan?
Miracle in Milan was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Who stars in Miracle in Milan?
The principal cast of Miracle in Milan includes Emma Gramatica, Francesco Golisano, Paolo Stoppa, Guglielmo Barnabò, Brunella Bovo.
When was Miracle in Milan released and how long is it?
Miracle in Milan was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Miracle in Milan?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Miracle in Milan was composed by Alessandro Cicognini.
Is Miracle in Milan based on a book or true story?
Miracle in Milan is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Cesare Zavattini".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Miracle in Milan?
Miracle in Milan holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).