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Pocketful of Miracles

  • 19611961
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 2h 16m
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
7.4K
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Bette Davis, Peter Falk, Glenn Ford, Hope Lange, Thomas Mitchell, and Arthur O'Connell in Pocketful of Miracles (1961)
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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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
7.1/10
7.4K
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    • Frank Capra
  • Writers
    • Hal Kanter(screenplay)
    • Harry Tugend(screenplay)
    • Robert Riskin(based on a screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Glenn Ford
    • Bette Davis
    • Hope Lange
    • Frank Capra
  • Writers
    • Hal Kanter(screenplay)
    • Harry Tugend(screenplay)
    • Robert Riskin(based on a screenplay by)
  • Stars
    • Glenn Ford
    • Bette Davis
    • Hope Lange
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 64User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 3 Oscars

    Videos1

    Pocketful of Miracles
    Trailer 2:57
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    Photos43

    Bette Davis and Glenn Ford in Pocketful of Miracles (1961)
    Pocketful of Miracles (1961)
    Bette Davis and Glenn Ford in Pocketful of Miracles (1961)
    Bette Davis and Glenn Ford in Pocketful of Miracles (1961)
    Joe Gray, Thomas Mitchell, and Doodles Weaver in Pocketful of Miracles (1961)
    Thomas Mitchell and Arthur O'Connell in Pocketful of Miracles (1961)
    Glenn Ford in Pocketful of Miracles (1961)
    Bette Davis, Ann-Margret, Peter Falk, Glenn Ford, Edward Everett Horton, Thomas Mitchell, and Arthur O'Connell in Pocketful of Miracles (1961)
    Ann-Margret and Arthur O'Connell in Pocketful of Miracles (1961)
    Bette Davis, Ann-Margret, and Arthur O'Connell in Pocketful of Miracles (1961)
    Ann-Margret in Pocketful of Miracles (1961)
    Hope Lange in Pocketful of Miracles (1961)

    Top cast

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    Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford
    • Dave the Dude
    Bette Davis
    Bette Davis
    • Apple Annie
    Hope Lange
    Hope Lange
    • Elizabeth (Queenie) Martin
    Arthur O'Connell
    Arthur O'Connell
    • Count Alfonso Romero
    Peter Falk
    Peter Falk
    • Joy Boy
    Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell
    • Judge Henry G. Blake
    Edward Everett Horton
    Edward Everett Horton
    • Hudgins
    Mickey Shaughnessy
    Mickey Shaughnessy
    • Junior
    David Brian
    David Brian
    • Governor
    Sheldon Leonard
    Sheldon Leonard
    • Steve Darcey
    Peter Mann
    Peter Mann
    • Carlos Romero
    Ann-Margret
    Ann-Margret
    • Louise
    Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane
    • Police Commissioner
    • (as Barton Maclane)
    John Litel
    John Litel
    • Police Inspector McCrary
    Jerome Cowan
    Jerome Cowan
    • Mayor
    Jay Novello
    Jay Novello
    • Cortego
    Frank Ferguson
    Frank Ferguson
    • Newspaper Editor
    Willis Bouchey
    Willis Bouchey
    • Newspaper Editor
      • Frank Capra
    • Writers
      • Hal Kanter(screenplay)
      • Harry Tugend(screenplay)
      • Robert Riskin(based on a screenplay by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Frank Capra wrote in his autobiography that the production was "shaped in the fires of discord and filmed in an atmosphere of pain, strain, and loathing."
    • Goofs
      In the early part of the film, Queenie is talking to Dave about her dream house in "Silver Springs, MD". The city is actually called Silver Spring.
    • Quotes

      Junior: She's like a cockroach what turned into a butterfly!

    • Connections
      Featured in Hollywood: The Great Stars (1963)
    • Soundtracks
      Pocketful of Miracles
      (1961)

      Music by Jimmy Van Heusen (as James Van Heusen)

      Lyrics by Sammy Cahn

      Sung offscreen by an unidentified choir during the opening credits

    User reviews64

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    Featured review
    8/10
    Smart and Joyfull, made in Capra
    I used to watch this movie once and again when I was a child. Didn't even know who Bette Davis or Frank Capra were, but already loved the film. The story is a remake of one of Capra's films of the 30's. Easy to follow, filled with smart humor and better acting. I admire the transformation of Bette Davis, great work along with wardrobe and make up departments! Last Capra's film, it has the typical characteristics of his career. The importance of emotions, the rhythm, the magic and the happy ending. It was the beginning of the future sex-symbol Ann Margret in a great and extensive cast. It's a great movie to watch with kids, or for cinema addicts looking for a rest.
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    • poliminia
    • Feb 19, 2006

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    • Release date
      • January 26, 1962 (France)
      • United States
      • English
      • American Sign Language
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Franton Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • 2 hours 16 minutes
      • Color

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