Miracle in Milan
"An impudent, riotous laugh on the lives and morals of our day!"
Originally released in 1951. Miracle in Milan is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Vittorio De Sica.
Starring Emma Gramatica, Francesco Golisano, and Paolo Stoppa
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 8, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (257 votes)
Language
Italian
Original language
Country
Italy
Production
Director
Top Cast
Emma Gramatica
as La vecchia Lolotta
Francesco Golisano
as Totò
Paolo Stoppa
as Rappi
Guglielmo Barnabò
as Mobbi
Brunella Bovo
as Edvige
Anna Carena
as Marta, la signora altezzosa
Alba Arnova
as La statua che prende vita
Flora Cambi
as L'innamorata infelice
Virgilio Riento
as Il sergente delle guardie
Arturo Bragaglia
as Alfredo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- IT
Production Companies
- Produzioni De Sica
- ENIC
Frequently Asked Questions
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...
Who directed Miracle in Milan?
Miracle in Milan was directed by Vittorio De Sica.
How long is Miracle in Milan?
Miracle in Milan has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Miracle in Milan released?
Miracle in Milan was released on February 8, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Miracle in Milan?
The main cast of Miracle in Milan includes Emma Gramatica, Francesco Golisano, Paolo Stoppa, Guglielmo Barnabò, Brunella Bovo.
Is Miracle in Milan worth watching?
Miracle in Milan has a user rating of 7.3/10 based on 257 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.