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| name = The Third Miracle |
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| image = Third miracle.jpg |
| image = Third miracle.jpg |
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| caption = Theatrical release poster |
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| director = [[Agnieszka Holland]] |
| director = [[Agnieszka Holland]] |
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| producer = Fred Fuchs |
| producer = [[Fred Fuchs]]<br>[[Steven Haft]]<br>[[Elie Samaha]] |
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| writer = [[Richard Vetere]]<br>[[John Romano (writer)|John Romano]] |
| writer = [[Richard Vetere]]<br>[[John Romano (writer)|John Romano]] |
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| starring = {{plainlist| |
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* [[Ed Harris]] |
* [[Ed Harris]] |
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* [[Barbara Sukowa]]}} |
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| music = [[Jan A.P. Kaczmarek]] |
| music = [[Jan A.P. Kaczmarek]] |
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| cinematography = [[Jerzy |
| cinematography = [[Jerzy Zieliński (cinematographer)|Jerzy Zieliński]] |
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| editing = David Siegel |
| editing = David Siegel |
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| studio = [[American Zoetrope]]<br>[[Franchise Pictures]] |
| studio = [[American Zoetrope]]<br>[[Franchise Pictures]] |
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| distributor = [[Sony Pictures Classics]] |
| distributor = [[Sony Pictures Classics]] |
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| released = {{Film date| |
| released = {{Film date|1999|09|13|[[1999 Toronto International Film Festival|TIFF]]|1999|12|29|United States}} |
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| runtime = 119 minutes |
| runtime = 119 minutes |
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| country = United States |
| country = United States |
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| language = English |
| language = English |
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| budget = |
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| gross = $591,142<ref>http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=thirdmiracle.htm</ref> |
| gross = $591,142<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/?id=thirdmiracle.htm|title=The Third Miracle (1999) - Box Office Mojo|website=www.boxofficemojo.com|access-date=19 April 2018}}</ref> |
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'''''The Third Miracle''''' is a 1999 drama film directed by [[Agnieszka Holland]] starring [[Ed Harris]] and [[Anne Heche]]. The film was shot in [[Hamilton, Ontario]], [[Canada]].<ref |
'''''The Third Miracle''''' is a 1999 drama film directed by [[Agnieszka Holland]] and starring [[Ed Harris]] and [[Anne Heche]]. The film was shot in [[Hamilton, Ontario]], [[Canada]] and [[Banská Štiavnica]], [[Slovakia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0174268/locations?item=lc0346479 |title=Filming locations|website=[[IMDb]]|access-date=25 October 2023}}</ref> |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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In [[Chicago]], in 1979, Father Frank Shore ([[Ed Harris]]) is a priest, now a [[Postulator]], who investigates claims of miracles for the [[Holy See|Vatican]] performed by a devout woman whose death caused a statue of the [[Virgin Mary]] to bleed upon and cure a girl with terminal [[lupus]]. Now the woman has been nominated for sainthood. |
In [[Chicago]], in 1979, Father Frank Shore ([[Ed Harris]]) is a priest, now a [[Postulator]], who investigates claims of miracles for the [[Holy See|Vatican]] performed by a devout woman whose death caused a statue of the [[Virgin Mary]] to bleed upon and cure a girl with terminal [[lupus]]. Now the woman has been nominated for sainthood. |
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Having never encountered a genuine [[miracle]], he is known as the "Miracle Killer" for his track record for [[debunker|debunking]] false claims of miracles. Father Frank is suffering a crisis of faith when he is sent to investigate the miracles of a woman, the late Helen O'Regan who has been nominated for [[saint]]hood, and winds up becoming the greatest advocate for her [[canonization]].<ref>{{cite news| url=https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/181295/The-Third-Miracle/overview | |
Having never encountered a genuine [[miracle]], he is known as the "Miracle Killer" for his track record for [[debunker|debunking]] false claims of miracles. Father Frank is suffering a crisis of faith when he is sent to investigate the miracles of a woman, the late Helen O'Regan who has been nominated for [[saint]]hood, and winds up becoming the greatest advocate for her [[canonization]].<ref>{{cite news| url=https://movies.nytimes.com/movie/181295/The-Third-Miracle/overview | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101019110849/http://movies.nytimes.com/movie/181295/The-Third-Miracle/overview | url-status=dead | archive-date=October 19, 2010 | title=Movies: About The Third Miracle | first=Stephen | last=Holden | department=Movies & TV Dept. | work=[[The New York Times]] | author-link=Stephen Holden | date=2010 | access-date=May 25, 2010}}</ref> |
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Father Frank uncovers a series of extraordinary events but the most extraordinary thing of all may be the "saint's" very earthly daughter, Roxane ([[Anne Heche]]). Roxane is a non-believer who cannot forgive her otherwise selfless mother for abandoning her at the age of 16.<ref> |
Father Frank uncovers a series of extraordinary events but the most extraordinary thing of all may be the "saint's" very earthly daughter, Roxane ([[Anne Heche]]). Roxane is a non-believer who cannot forgive her otherwise selfless mother for abandoning her at the age of 16.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0174268/plotsummary|title=The Third Miracle (1999)|access-date=19 April 2018|via=www.imdb.com}}</ref> |
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==Cast== |
==Cast== |
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{{Track listing |
{{Track listing |
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| total_length = 49:57<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-third-miracle-mw0000672129 The Third Miracle Soundtrack] AllMusic. Retrieved March 2, 2014</ref> |
| total_length = 49:57<ref>[http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-third-miracle-mw0000672129 The Third Miracle Soundtrack] AllMusic. Retrieved March 2, 2014</ref> |
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==Reception== |
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===Critical response=== |
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''The Third Miracle'' has an approval rating of 68% on [[review aggregator]] website [[Rotten Tomatoes]], based on 34 reviews, and an average rating of 6.1/10.<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Third Miracle {{!}} Rotten Tomatoes |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/third_miracle |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=www.rottentomatoes.com |language=en}}</ref> [[Metacritic]] assigned the film a weighted average score of 55 out of 100, based on 23 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".<ref>{{Cite web |title=The Third Miracle |url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-third-miracle/ |access-date=2024-08-11 |website=www.metacritic.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 23:59, 11 August 2024
The Third Miracle | |
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Directed by | Agnieszka Holland |
Written by | Richard Vetere John Romano |
Produced by | Fred Fuchs Steven Haft Elie Samaha |
Starring | |
Cinematography | Jerzy Zieliński |
Edited by | David Siegel |
Music by | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek |
Production companies | |
Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics |
Release dates |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Box office | $591,142[1] |
The Third Miracle is a 1999 drama film directed by Agnieszka Holland and starring Ed Harris and Anne Heche. The film was shot in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and Banská Štiavnica, Slovakia.[2]
Plot
[edit]In Bystrica, Slovakia in 1944, near the end of World War II, an Allied bombing raid causes a tiny girl to pray for deliverance.
In Chicago, in 1979, Father Frank Shore (Ed Harris) is a priest, now a Postulator, who investigates claims of miracles for the Vatican performed by a devout woman whose death caused a statue of the Virgin Mary to bleed upon and cure a girl with terminal lupus. Now the woman has been nominated for sainthood.
Having never encountered a genuine miracle, he is known as the "Miracle Killer" for his track record for debunking false claims of miracles. Father Frank is suffering a crisis of faith when he is sent to investigate the miracles of a woman, the late Helen O'Regan who has been nominated for sainthood, and winds up becoming the greatest advocate for her canonization.[3]
Father Frank uncovers a series of extraordinary events but the most extraordinary thing of all may be the "saint's" very earthly daughter, Roxane (Anne Heche). Roxane is a non-believer who cannot forgive her otherwise selfless mother for abandoning her at the age of 16.[4]
Cast
[edit]- Ed Harris as Father Frank Shore
- Anne Heche as Roxanne
- Armin Mueller-Stahl as Werner
- Michael Rispoli as John Leone
- Charles Haid as Bishop Cahill
- Barbara Sukowa as Helen
Soundtrack
[edit]The soundtrack to The Third Miracle was released on December 14, 1999.
No. | Title | Artist | Length |
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1. | "Interrupted Dream: Opening Titles" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 1:33 |
2. | "Bystricia At War" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 2:51 |
3. | "First Prayer" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 2:18 |
4. | "Frank and Roxanne" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 3:33 |
5. | "Before Your Eyes" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 2:53 |
6. | "Prayer At The Lake" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 1:27 |
7. | "Falcone" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 1:49 |
8. | "Domine Jesu" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 1:11 |
9. | "Call From Bystricia" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 2:12 |
10. | "Helen O'Reagan" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 2:49 |
11. | "They Call You A Miracle Killer" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 0:43 |
12. | "Meeting In The Hospital" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 2:59 |
13. | "Ordinary Woman" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 2:18 |
14. | "Maria In The Hospital" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 2:34 |
15. | "I Wanted It To Be True" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 2:15 |
16. | "The Confession" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 1:57 |
17. | "Unfinished Love Story" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 2:55 |
18. | "Farewell" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 1:09 |
19. | "Memories From The Lake" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 2:22 |
20. | "The Bleeding Statue" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 4:49 |
21. | "The Third Miracle" | Jan A.P. Kaczmarek | 3:20 |
Total length: | 49:57[5] |
Reception
[edit]Critical response
[edit]The Third Miracle has an approval rating of 68% on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 34 reviews, and an average rating of 6.1/10.[6] Metacritic assigned the film a weighted average score of 55 out of 100, based on 23 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "The Third Miracle (1999) - Box Office Mojo". www.boxofficemojo.com. Retrieved 19 April 2018.
- ^ "Filming locations". IMDb. Retrieved 25 October 2023.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (2010). "Movies: About The Third Miracle". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. Archived from the original on October 19, 2010. Retrieved May 25, 2010.
- ^ "The Third Miracle (1999)". Retrieved 19 April 2018 – via www.imdb.com.
- ^ The Third Miracle Soundtrack AllMusic. Retrieved March 2, 2014
- ^ "The Third Miracle | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
- ^ "The Third Miracle". www.metacritic.com. Retrieved 2024-08-11.
External links
[edit]- 1999 films
- 1999 drama films
- American Zoetrope films
- Films about Catholicism
- Sony Pictures Classics films
- Films shot in Hamilton, Ontario
- Films directed by Agnieszka Holland
- Films scored by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek
- American drama films
- American independent films
- Franchise Pictures films
- Films produced by Elie Samaha
- Films produced by Steven Haft
- 2000s English-language films
- 1990s English-language films
- 1990s American films