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Miracle in Milan
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Miracle in Milan

1951 · 97 min Comedy Fantasy Drama
7.3 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The director doesn't push the comedy pedal — lets the scene develop at its own pace. The comedic effect arises naturally, without cuing the audience.

If you're looking for light cinema for an evening — this is it. If you're looking for something that'll change your perspective on life — keep scrolling.

For those who can appreciate simple pleasure without overthinking it.

Director: Vittorio De Sica

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: Friday evening with food and company. Doesn't require close attention — works as background too.

🎭 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

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Flora Cambi

L'innamorata infelice

Virgilio Riento

Virgilio Riento

Il sergente delle guardie

Arturo Bragaglia

Arturo Bragaglia

Alfredo

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