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Saint Ralph
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Saint Ralph

2005-08-05 · 95 min · ★ 7.0

Comedy · Drama

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.

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Directors
Michael McGowan
Production companies
Running Miracles Productions, Alliance Atlantis, Amaze Film + Television
Countries
Canada
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 489,389

Top Cast

Adam ButcherAdam ButcherRalph Walker
Campbell ScottCampbell ScottFather George Hibbert
Michael KanevMichael KanevChester Jones
Gordon PinsentGordon Pinsent
Tamara HopeTamara HopeClaire Collins
Keir GilchristKeir GilchristKid Collins
Boyd BanksBoyd BanksWorker #1
Jennifer TillyJennifer TillyNurse Alice
Shauna MacDonaldShauna MacDonaldEmma Walker
Frank CrudeleFrank CrudeleMr. Karl

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