The Miracle of Marcelino

Feb 24, 1955

1h 31m

★ 7.3

Overview

Left on the doorstep of a monastery as an infant, Marcelino was raised by the monks. He was well-cared for but lonely and missed having a mother. One day he found a special friend in the forbidden attic, hanging on a cross. A friend that would repay Marcelino's kindness by granting him one heart-felt wish.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Koch Media

Chamartín

Falco Film

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Cast

Marcelino

Pablito Calvo

Padre Superior

Rafael Rivelles

Fray Puerta

Antonio Vico

Fray Papilla

Juan Calvo

Pascual

José Marco Davó

Civil Guard Commander

José Nieto

Monje narrador

Fernando Rey

Fray Giles

Juanjo Menéndez

Monk

Adriano Domínguez

Marcelino (voice) (uncredited)

Matilde F. Vilariño

Fray Malo

Mariano Azaña

Fray Talán

Joaquín Roa

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