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Promised a Miracle
“Was it an act of faith... or murder?”
5.3 / 10• 1988• 1h 34m•PG-13• English
DramaTV Movie
Storyline
True story of a couple charged with manslaughter when their rejection of modern medicine in favor of religion to treat their diabetic child resulted in his death.
Cast & Crew
Rosanna Arquette
Alice Elizabeth 'Lucky' Parker
Lead
Judge Reinhold
Larry Parker
Giovanni Ribisi
Wesley Parker
Tom Bower
Michael Elliot
RP
Robin Pearson Rose
Beth
John Vickery
Pastor Evans
GB
Gary Bayer
Clark
Shawn Elliott
Romero
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Stephen Gyllenhaal's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Promised a Miracle is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
