Saint Ralph
This Canadian made comedy/drama, set in Hamilton, Ontario in 1954, is a sweet and - at times - goofy story that becomes increasingly poignant as the minutes tick by. It's the fictional tale of a wayward 9th grader, Ralph (Adam Butcher), who is secretly living on his own while his widowed, hospitalized mother remains immersed in a coma. Frequently in trouble with Father Fitzpatrick (Gordon Pinsent), the principal of his all-boys, Catholic school, Ralph is considered something of a joke among peers until he decides to pull off a miracle that could save his mother, i.e., winning the Boston Marathon. Coached by a younger priest and former runner, Father Hibbert (Campbell Scott), whose cynicism has been lifted by the boy's pure hope, Ralph applies himself to his unlikely mission, fending off naysayers and getting help along a very challenging path from sundry allies and friends.
Year: 2005
Studio: Running Miracles Productions, Alliance Atlantis, Amaze Film + Television
Director: Michael McGowan
Cast: Adam Butcher, Campbell Scott, Michael Kanev, Gordon Pinsent, Tamara Hope, Keir Gilchrist
Crew: Michael McGowan (Director), Michael McGowan (Writer), Andrew Lockington (Music), Rene Ohashi (Director of Photography), Jill Carter (Script Supervisor), Deirdre Bowen (Casting)
Runtime: 95 minutes
Release: Aug 05, 2005
IMDb: 6.96/10 by 78 users
Popularity: 3
Country: Canada
Language: English
Budget: 0
Revenue: 489
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