Saint Ralph (2005)
Saint Ralph (2005)
He's hoping for a miracle. He doesn't have a prayer.
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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Cast

Adam Butcher Adam Butcher As: Ralph Walker
Campbell Scott Campbell Scott As: Father George Hibbert
Michael Kanev Michael Kanev As: Chester Jones
Gordon Pinsent Gordon Pinsent As:
Tamara Hope Tamara Hope As: Claire Collins
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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.


Tagline: He's hoping for a miracle. He doesn't have a prayer.
Certification: PG-13

Details

Genres: Comedy, Drama

Language: English

Release Date: 05 August 2005

Country: CA

Runtime: 95m

Company Credits

Company: Running Miracles Productions, Alliance Atlantis, Amaze Film + Television

Revenue: $489,389

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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

Directed By

Michael McGowan

Michael McGowan

Director

Jill Carter

Jill Carter

Script Supervisor

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Edited By

Not currently known.

Costume and Makeup

Anne Dixon

Anne Dixon

Costume Design

Sound

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Rene Ohashi

Rene Ohashi

Director of Photography

Lighting

Not currently known.

Art Department

Ken Watkins

Ken Watkins

Art Direction

Matthew Davies

Matthew Davies

Production Design

Erica Milo

Erica Milo

Set Decoration

Other Crew

Not currently known.

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