

Saint Ralph
2005-08-05 · 95 min · ★ 7.0
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 ButcherRalph Walker
Campbell ScottFather George Hibbert
Michael KanevChester Jones
Gordon Pinsent
Tamara HopeClaire Collins
Keir GilchristKid Collins
Boyd BanksWorker #1
Jennifer TillyNurse Alice
Shauna MacDonaldEmma Walker
Frank CrudeleMr. KarlTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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