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Saint Ralph

6.8

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Original title

Saint Ralph

Year

2005

Running time

98 min.

Country

Canada

Director

Michael McGowan

Screenwriter

Michael McGowan

Cast

Music

Andrew Lockington

Cinematography

Rene Ohashi

Producer

Samuel Goldwyn Films

Genre

Drama | 1950s

Synopsis

14-year old Ralph fears life as an orphan if his mother doesn’t emerge from a coma. Desperate to believe a miracle is the answer to his mother’s recovery, Ralph sets out to actualize the miracle by running the 1954 Boston marathon despite ridicule from his peers and the threat of expulsion from the school principal, Father Fitzpatrick. With faith in his heart and guidance from his rebellious teacher and coach, Father Hibbert (Campbell Scott), Ralph reaches beyond his place in the world to perform a miracle.

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Awards: 2005: Genie Awards (Canada): 5 nominations

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Critics' reviews

"Canadian writer-director Michael McGowan has packed it so full of earnestness that viewers end up jogging along."

Jeff Strickler: Minneapolis Star Tribune
"Funny, touching and uplifting."

Richard Roeper: Chicago Sun-Times
"Ralph Walker is no Max Fischer, and his monomania gets dull fast."

Village Voice
"It's as if Max Fischer from Rushmore turned, mid-movie, into Billy Elliot."

Gregory Kirschling: Entertainment Weekly
"It's worth seeking out this bittersweet comedy with its emotionally resonant story and stellar performances."

Claudia Puig: USA Today
"McGowan's film demonstrates how sometimes the strongest acts of faith can only occur entirely outside the church."

Ken Fox: TV Guide
"Even when it's pushing the limits of shameless manipulation, this cheeky Canadian film has charm and wit."

John Hartl: Seattle Times

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