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Miracle in Milan (1951)

"An impudent, riotous laugh on the lives and morals of our day!"

7.319511h 37mIT
ComedyFantasyDrama

Directed by Vittorio De Sica

Rating

7.3/10

Runtime

1h 37m

Language

IT

Release

February 8, 1951

Director

Vittorio De Sica

Official Trailer

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Overview

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 buil...

Cast

Emma Gramatica

Emma Gramatica

La vecchia Lolotta

Francesco Golisano

Francesco Golisano

Totò

Paolo Stoppa

Paolo Stoppa

Rappi

Guglielmo Barnabò

Guglielmo Barnabò

Mobbi

Brunella Bovo

Brunella Bovo

Edvige

Anna Carena

Anna Carena

Marta, la signora altezzosa

Alba Arnova

Alba Arnova

La statua che prende vita

Flora Cambi

Flora Cambi

L'innamorata infelice

Virgilio Riento

Virgilio Riento

Il sergente delle guardie

Arturo Bragaglia

Arturo Bragaglia

Alfredo

Erminio Spalla

Erminio Spalla

Gaetano

Riccardo Bertazzolo

Riccardo Bertazzolo

L'atleta

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Miracle in Milan (1951), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Miracle in Milan. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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