The Miracle of Marcelino
1955 · Movie · PG · 91 min · ★ 7.4
An orphaned boy grows up in a monastery, cared for by kind monks but aching for the mother he never knew. When he discovers a mysterious presence in a forbidden attic, his simple acts of kindness lead to a deeply emotional spiritual bond.
Also known as Miracle of Marcelino
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Details
- Original title
- Marcelino pan y vino
- Years
- 1955
- Release date
- 1955-02-24
- Language
- Spanish
- Rated
- PG
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Max quality
- SD
- TMDB rating
- 7.4/10 (289 votes)
About
You may like this if you’re open to tender, faith-centered stories about childhood loneliness, wonder, and hope, especially if you respond to gentle, reflective films like The Spirit of the Beehive; Not for you if overtly religious themes or sad, emotionally intense family stories are a turnoff.
Pros: heartfelt innocence; moving spiritual story; warm monk-bond moments | Cons: heavy religious message; may upset some viewers; sentimental tone
Awards & recognition
- Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize · 1955
Cast & crew
Pablito Calvo
as Marcelino
Rafael Rivelles
as Padre Superior
Antonio Vico
as Fray Puerta
Juan Calvo
as Fray Papilla
José Marco Davó
as Pascual
José Nieto
as Civil Guard Commander
Fernando Rey
as Monje narrador
Juanjo Menéndez
as Fray Giles
Adriano Domínguez
as Monk
- MV
Matilde F. Vilariño
as Marcelino (voice) (uncredited)
Directed by Ladislao Vajda