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Pocketful of Miracles
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Pocketful of Miracles

1961-12-18 · 136 min · ★ 7.3

Comedy · Drama

A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.

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Directors
Frank Capra
Production companies
Franton Production, United Artists
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,900,000
Revenue
USD 5,000,000

Top Cast

Glenn FordGlenn FordDave 'The Dude' Conway
Bette DavisBette DavisApple Annie
Hope LangeHope LangeElizabeth 'Queenie' Martin
Arthur O'ConnellArthur O'ConnellCount Alfonso Romero
Peter FalkPeter FalkJoy Boy
Thomas MitchellThomas MitchellJudge Henry G. Blake
Edward Everett HortonEdward Everett HortonHudgins
Mickey ShaughnessyMickey ShaughnessyJunior
David BrianDavid BrianGovernor
Sheldon LeonardSheldon LeonardSteve Darcey
Peter MannPeter MannCarlos Romero
Ann-MargretAnn-MargretLouise
Barton MacLaneBarton MacLanePolice Commissioner
John LitelJohn LitelPolice Inspector McCrary
Jerome CowanJerome CowanMayor
Jay NovelloJay NovelloCortego
Frank FergusonFrank FergusonNewspaper Editor
Willis BoucheyWillis BoucheyNewspaper Editor
Fritz FeldFritz FeldPierre
Ellen CorbyEllen CorbySoho Sal

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