The Miracle of Father Malachia
Originally released in 1961. The Miracle of Father Malachia is a comedy film. directed by Bernhard Wicki. With a runtime of 2h 2m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Horst Bollmann, Richard Münch, and Christiane Nielsen
Synopsis
"Wunderbar" takes on a new meaning in this routine satire by Bernhard Wicki about a bar that is miraculously transported by God Himself to a nearby, new location on an island. The nature of the miracle is a bit strange, but it comes in answer to Pater Malachias' prayers to get the sin-ridden place out of the center of the city. The good and naive Malachias is subtly played by Horst Bollimann. Once this miracle of relocation has occurred, the sharks and entrepreneurs, who would bilk both the faithful and the curiosity-seekers alike, crop up like an unwanted epidemic. The mercenary and the sacred clash, as many try to find deeper meaning in what has happened, and Pater Malachias starts to doubt the wisdom of his original prayer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 3, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
2h 2m
122 minutes total
User Rating
4.9/10
Mixed (9 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Horst Bollmann
as Pater Malachias
Richard Münch
as Dr. Erwin Glass
Christiane Nielsen
as Helga Glass
Günter Pfitzmann
as Rudolf Reuschel
Brigitte Grothum
as Gussy
Karin Hübner
as Nelly Moorbach
Pinkas Braun
as Christian Krüger
Kurt Ehrhardt
as Bishop Willi Reuschel
Kurt Lauermann
Günter Strack
as Kaplan Merz
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- Deutsche Film Hansa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Miracle of Father Malachia about?
"Wunderbar" takes on a new meaning in this routine satire by Bernhard Wicki about a bar that is miraculously transported by God Himself to a nearby, new location on an island. The nature of the mir...
Who directed The Miracle of Father Malachia?
The Miracle of Father Malachia was directed by Bernhard Wicki.
How long is The Miracle of Father Malachia?
The Miracle of Father Malachia has a runtime of 2 hours and 2 minutes (122 minutes total).
When was The Miracle of Father Malachia released?
The Miracle of Father Malachia was released on July 3, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Miracle of Father Malachia?
The main cast of The Miracle of Father Malachia includes Horst Bollmann, Richard Münch, Christiane Nielsen, Günter Pfitzmann, Brigitte Grothum.