Something to Believe In
Synopsis
Reports of a weeping Madonna in Italy reach Las Vegas, where blackjack dealer Maggie has just learnt she has only weeks to live. With a massive leap of faith she convinces herself that seeing the Madonna with her own eyes could lead to her salvation, and travels to Europe to find it. Hitching through Italy, she meets pianist Mike, who is also en route to what he believes could be a life-changing event - a performance at the Barbarina concert in Naples.
Top Cast
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William McNamara
Mike
Maria Pitillo
Maggie
Tom Conti
Monsignor Calogero
Maria Schneider
Maria Faccino
Ian Bannen
Don Pozzi
Robert Wagner
Brad
Roddy McDowall
Gambler
William Hootkins
Car Dealer
Jill St. John
Dr. Joanne Anderson
Craig Vincent
Big Guy
Osvaldo Alzari
Photographer
Bruno Armando
Stage Manager
Lisa Bales
Nurse
Raffaello Benedetti
Chef
Sheri Brummond
Assistant
Patrizio Cigliano
Romeo
Davide Cincis
Church guardian
Alessio Di Clemente
Latin Lover
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Hough
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hough, John Goldsmith
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Something to Believe In
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- The Grade Company, The Kirch Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Hough
John Hough, John Goldsmith
Lalo Schifrin
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Peter Tanner
Lew Grade, Mario Cotone, Kathleen Conway, John Hough
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Tanner
Editor
John Hough
Director
John Hough
Writer
Lew Grade
Producer
John Goldsmith
Writer
Nello Giorgetti
Production Design
Evelyn Thompson
Costume Design
John Hough
Producer
Tony Pierce-Roberts
Director of Photography
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Something to Believe In
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What is Something to Believe In about?
Reports of a weeping Madonna in Italy reach Las Vegas, where blackjack dealer Maggie has just learnt she has only weeks to live. With a massive leap of faith she convinces herself that seeing the Madonna with her own eyes could lead to her salvation, and travels to Europe to find it. Hitching through Italy, she meets pianist Mike, who is also en route to what he believes could be a life-changing event - a performance at the Barbarina concert in Naples.
Who directed Something to Believe In?
Something to Believe In was directed by John Hough.
Who stars in Something to Believe In?
The principal cast of Something to Believe In includes William McNamara, Maria Pitillo, Tom Conti, Maria Schneider, Ian Bannen.
When was Something to Believe In released and how long is it?
Something to Believe In was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Something to Believe In?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Something to Believe In was composed by Lalo Schifrin.