

Pocketful of Miracles
1961-12-18 · 136 min · ★ 7.3
A New York gangster and his girlfriend attempt to turn street beggar Apple Annie into a society lady when the peddler learns her daughter is marrying royalty.
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Production details
- Directors
- Frank Capra
- Production companies
- Franton Production, United Artists
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,900,000
- Revenue
- USD 5,000,000
Top Cast
Glenn FordDave 'The Dude' Conway
Bette DavisApple Annie
Hope LangeElizabeth 'Queenie' Martin
Arthur O'ConnellCount Alfonso Romero
Peter FalkJoy Boy
Thomas MitchellJudge Henry G. Blake
Edward Everett HortonHudgins
Mickey ShaughnessyJunior
David BrianGovernor
Sheldon LeonardSteve Darcey
Peter MannCarlos Romero
Ann-MargretLouise
Barton MacLanePolice Commissioner
John LitelPolice Inspector McCrary
Jerome CowanMayor
Jay NovelloCortego
Frank FergusonNewspaper Editor
Willis BoucheyNewspaper Editor
Fritz FeldPierre
Ellen CorbySoho SalTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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