Saint Ralph

Saint Ralph

2005
1h 35m
7.0

7.0/10

80 votes • View on IMDb

"He's hoping for a miracle. He doesn't have a prayer."

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Revenue: $489,389

Language: EN

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Quick Facts

Release Date August 5, 2005
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0384488

Cast

Adam Butcher
Adam Butcher

Ralph Walker

Campbell Scott
Campbell Scott

Father George Hibbert

Michael Kanev
Michael Kanev

Chester Jones

Gordon Pinsent
Gordon Pinsent

Tamara Hope
Tamara Hope

Claire Collins

Keir Gilchrist
Keir Gilchrist

Kid Collins

Boyd Banks
Boyd Banks

Worker #1

Jennifer Tilly
Jennifer Tilly

Nurse Alice

Shauna MacDonald
Shauna MacDonald

Emma Walker

Frank Crudele
Frank Crudele

Mr. Karl

Key Crew

Michael McGowan
Director
Michael McGowan
Writer
Michael Souther
Producer
Andrea Mann
Producer
Teza Lawrence
Producer
Seaton McLean
Producer