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The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima (1952): Cast & Plot

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The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima is a 1952 drama directed by John Brahm, starring Jay Novello as António Abóbora dos Santos, Angela Clarke and Frank Silvera. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.

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The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima (1952) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 42m (102 min)
Director
John Brahm
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima About?

The premise of The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set in 1917 Portugal, three shepherd children from Fatima see visions of a luminous lady in a cloud. Amid an anticlerical regime trying to suppress the Church, they hold fast to her message of peace and hope. Their testimony ends with a spectacular miracle witnessed by thousands, confirming the apparition. The film recounts historic events.

The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima Cast & Characters

Jay Novello leads the cast as António Abóbora dos Santos, with Angela Clarke as Maria Rosa Abóbora dos Santos and Frank Silvera as Council Administrator Arturo dos Santos. Directed by John Brahm; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Brahm

More films directed by John Brahm: The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration, Hot Rods to Hell, Laura and Bengazi.

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Plot

The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima Plot Summary

What happens in The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In 1917, Portugal bears the aftershocks of a revolutionary upheaval and a rising wave of anti-religious sentiment. The monarchy has fallen, the government is unstable, and churches across the country are shut or shuttered. Yet the rural town of Fatima remains a quiet bastion of faith: its church stays open, and most locals stay devout despite the surrounding turmoil.

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The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima.

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How Well Do You Know The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Which three children are the central characters in the film?

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The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “A Virgem de Fátima” and “O Milagre de Nossa Senhora de Fátima”.

Also known as
  • A Virgem de Fátima
  • O Milagre de Nossa Senhora de Fátima
  • Zázračná Panna Mária Fatimská (1952)
  • Nostra signora di Fatima
  • El Mensaje de Fátima
  • Die Heilige von Fatima
  • O Milagre de Fátima
  • El milagro de Nuestra Señora de Fátima
  • Le Miracle de Fatima
  • 法蒂玛女士的奇迹

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The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima?

The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

When was The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima released?

The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima was released on August 20, 1952.

Who directed The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima?

The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima was directed by John Brahm.

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Who is in the cast of The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima?

The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima stars Jay Novello as António Abóbora dos Santos, Angela Clarke as Maria Rosa Abóbora dos Santos and Frank Silvera as Council Administrator Arturo dos Santos, among 13 credited actors.

Does The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima have a post-credit scene?

No. The Miracle of Our Lady of Fatima has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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