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The Miracle of Marcelino

The Miracle of Marcelino

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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.

Directed by Ladislao Vajda
Written by José María Sánchez Silva, Ladislao Vajda
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Top Cast

Pablito Calvo

Pablito Calvo

Marcelino

Rafael Rivelles

Rafael Rivelles

Padre Superior

Antonio Vico

Antonio Vico

Fray Puerta

Juan Calvo

Juan Calvo

Fray Papilla

José Marco Davó

José Marco Davó

Pascual

José Nieto

José Nieto

Civil Guard Commander

Fernando Rey

Fernando Rey

Monje narrador

Juanjo Menéndez

Juanjo Menéndez

Fray Giles

Adriano Domínguez

Adriano Domínguez

Monk

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Matilde F. Vilariño

Marcelino (voice) (uncredited)

About The Miracle of Marcelino

The Miracle of Marcelino is a drama film released in 1955. Directed by Ladislao Vajda, it stars Pablito Calvo, Rafael Rivelles, Antonio Vico. 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.

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