Something to Believe In 1998

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Reports of a weeping Madonna in Italy reach Las Vegas, where blackjack dealer Maggie has just learnt she has only weeks to live. With a massive leap of faith she convinces herself that seeing the Madonna with her own eyes could lead to her salvation, and travels to Europe to find it. Hitching through Italy, she meets pianist Mike, who is also en route to what he believes could be a life-changing event - a performance at the Barbarina concert in Naples.

Maria Pitillo

as Maggie

Tom Conti

as Monsignor Calogero

Maria Schneider

as Maria Faccino

Ian Bannen

as Don Pozzi

Robert Wagner

as Brad

Roddy McDowall

as Gambler

William Hootkins

as Car Dealer

Jill St. John

as Dr. Joanne Anderson

Craig Vincent

as Big Guy

Director:

John Hough

Writer:

John Goldsmith, John Hough

Genres:

Drama

Release Date:

1998 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

113 min

MMPA Rating:

None

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Something to Believe In

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Maria Pitillo

as Maggie

Tom Conti

as Monsignor Calogero

Maria Schneider

as Maria Faccino

Ian Bannen

as Don Pozzi

Robert Wagner

as Brad

Roddy McDowall

as Gambler

William Hootkins

as Car Dealer

Jill St. John

as Dr. Joanne Anderson

Craig Vincent

as Big Guy

Osvaldo Alzari

as Photographer

Bruno Armando

as Stage Manager

Lisa Bales

as Nurse

Sheri Brummond

as Assistant

Davide Cincis

as Church guardian

Alessio Di Clemente

as Latin Lover

Neil Dickson

as John (as Neil Dixon)

Memo Dini

as Master of Ceremonies

Franco Fantasia

as Professor Dervol

Paolo Gasparini

as Don Cordone

Fiona Hutchison

as Elaine

Dale Kasman

as Travel Agent

Shawn Klugman

as Motorist

Emidio La Vella

as Fat Italian

Scott Lavin

as Jack

Gwenda Perez

as Pit Boss

George Russo

as Croupier

Donna Schifrin

as Monique

Sabina Vannucchi

as Dr. Ricordi

Giselda Volodi

as Mona Lisa

Kari Whitman

as Justine

Charles La Russa

as Extra (uncredited)

Francesco Rossini

as Audience guy in the theater (uncredited)

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