Pocketful of Miracles
Seen it?1961 | 136 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention, though it had middling reviews (50% on Rotten Tomatoes) and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 16 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1961: an older pace and style.
A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
50% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.3 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 2 Golden Globes: Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy, Golden Globe Awards: Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. Also nominated for 3 Oscars, 1 more Golden Globe and 1 DGA Award.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$5 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 68K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank Capra
- Glenn FordDave 'The Dude' Conway
- Bette DavisApple Annie
- Hope LangeElizabeth 'Queenie' Martin
- Arthur O'ConnellCount Alfonso Romero
- Peter FalkJoy Boy
- Thomas MitchellJudge Henry G. Blake
- Edward Everett HortonHudgins
- Mickey ShaughnessyJunior
- David BrianGovernor
- Sheldon LeonardSteve Darcey