Description
Thief posing as painter sparks a "miracle" hoax, inspiring a town as he and a madam escape with hidden treasure.
Thief Mario Forni arrives in a small Italian town searching for hidden treasure, posing as a house painter. He falls for Madame Rinaldi, a local brothel owner, while secretly locating the treasure beneath a statue in an old church. When a prostitute named Pia confides her pregnancy nearby, Mario speaks from inside the statue, pretending to be St. Joseph, and leaves her gold coins. Believing it a miracle, Pia inspires the town, drawing attention from a suspicious mayor, banker, and a visiting bishop. Even after learning the truth, the bishop sees real value in the hope the 'miracle' brings. When the statue collapses, revealing a golden cross, the town celebrates--while Mario and Rinaldi slip away with part of the treasure to start anew.
Media
Bonus Materials
- Commentary track by Rob Kelly noted film historian, podcaster, and artist.
- Poster & Photo Gallery of Ginger Rogers, Ray Milland, Barbara Eden and Elliott Gould movies and television shows.
Cast & Crew
Actors:- Ginger Rogers
- Ray Milland
- Barbara Eden
- Elliott Gould
- Carl Schell
- Michael Ansara
- Walter Abel
- David Hurst
- Leonardo Cimino
- Mara Lynn
- Carolan Daniels
- Pippa Scott
- Vinton Hayworth
- Julian Upton
- Michael Youngman
- Cecil Kellaway
- Jeremy Verity
Director: William Dieterie
Director: Victor Stoloff
Additional Details
Label: VCI Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
Language: English
Run Time: 96 mins
Region: 0
Release Date: 09/22/26
UPC: 089859914126

