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The Third Miracle

  • 19991999
  • RR
  • 1h 59m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
3.4K
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The Third Miracle (1999)
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The Vatican sends a priest to verify some miracles, performed by a woman who has been nominated for sainthood. During his investigation, the priest, who is experiencing a crisis of faith, re... Read allThe Vatican sends a priest to verify some miracles, performed by a woman who has been nominated for sainthood. During his investigation, the priest, who is experiencing a crisis of faith, re-discovers his own purpose in life.The Vatican sends a priest to verify some miracles, performed by a woman who has been nominated for sainthood. During his investigation, the priest, who is experiencing a crisis of faith, re-discovers his own purpose in life.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
3.4K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Agnieszka Holland
  • Writers
    • Richard Vetere(novel)
    • John Romano(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sofia Polanska
    • Pavol Simon
    • Ivan Lukac
Top credits
  • Director
    • Agnieszka Holland
  • Writers
    • Richard Vetere(novel)
    • John Romano(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Sofia Polanska
    • Pavol Simon
    • Ivan Lukac
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    • 41User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 55Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

    Videos1

    The Third Miracle
    Trailer 2:25
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    Photos9

    Ed Harris in The Third Miracle (1999)
    Anne Heche and Ed Harris in The Third Miracle (1999)
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    Sofia Polanska
    • Young Helenaas Young Helena
    Pavol Simon
    • Helena's Fatheras Helena's Father
    Ivan Lukac
    • Young Priestas Young Priest
    Patrik Minar
    • Young German Soldieras Young German Soldier
    Michael Rispoli
    Michael Rispoli
    • John Leoneas John Leone
    Kenny Robinson
    • Front Desk Manageras Front Desk Manager
    Rony Clanton
    Rony Clanton
    • Higginsas Higgins
    Ed Harris
    Ed Harris
    • Frank Shoreas Frank Shore
    Angela Fusco
    Angela Fusco
    • Charity Womanas Charity Woman
    Charles Haid
    Charles Haid
    • Bishop Cahillas Bishop Cahill
    Susan Henley
    • Sister Margaretas Sister Margaret
    Ken James
    • Father Paul Panakas Father Paul Panak
    Jade Smith
    • Young Mariaas Young Maria
    Monique Mojica
    • Sister Mary Catherineas Sister Mary Catherine
    James Gallanders
    James Gallanders
    • Brother Gregoryas Brother Gregory
    Gerard Ronan
    • One-Eyed Manas One-Eyed Man
    Alastair Moir
    • Boy in Wheelchairas Boy in Wheelchair
    Kay Hawtrey
    Kay Hawtrey
    • Wheelchair Motheras Wheelchair Mother
    • Director
      • Agnieszka Holland
    • Writers
      • Richard Vetere(novel) (screenplay)
      • John Romano(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The German expression "dummes Zeug", uttered by archbishop Werner during the tribunal, means "rubbish".
    • Goofs
      During the scenes of the first miracle, young Helen has brown eyes. In the videos as an adult, she has blue eyes.
    • Quotes

      Frank Shore: You were there, weren't you? What did you see? Did you see the miracIe?

      Werner: No, it was an unwise miracIe. Unwise and capricious. To grant the wishes of a gypsy girI, to spare her famiIy when millions... when millions died! Caprice of God! I wouId say it to God if He were in this room. I wouId say it to Him!

      Frank Shore: And He isn't in this room?

      Werner: Don't debate with me. We are not before that pompous ass Sarrazin.

    • Connections
      Featured in Ahate pasa (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Heaven
      Written and Performed by Emer Kenny

    User reviews41

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    Top review
    Ratio meets faith
    The third miracle is a well written tale with a great touch of sentiment.

    A priest saying G*DD*MN*D is like lung doctor lighting a cigarette, provoking, like a movie of this kind should be. It's meant to leave something to think about, for me it was commitment of an individual priest finding his way in mass traffic between his left and right ear. I enjoy these true emotions or behavior because i believe everyone on earth has a set of weaknesses. I like these true emotions and choices when it comes to mind digging.

    Surely it's understandable that heavy religious people might be offended -the Archbishop was in the Nazi's army, drove around in a limo like a king and thought he was God himself-, but it's not the bible, I see it as a tale in a Catholic setting.

    This movie is based on personal choices, activated by a game of chess between animal nature and common sense. Throw in some faith and a time structured plot, have it sequenced very well, put in some great dialogue and moody setting, you will get a well deserved great movie! I recommend this film, it's in a way uplifting.

    8/10
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 20, 2000 (Singapore)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures Classics
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mirakelmördaren
    • Filming locations
      • Banská Stiavnica, Slovakia
    • Production companies
      • American Zoetrope
      • Franchise Pictures
      • Haft Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $591,142
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $29,459
      • Jan 2, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $591,142
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 59 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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