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Pocketful of Miracles

Pocketful of Miracles

Dec 18, 1961
136 min
ComedyDrama
7.3/ 10
173 votes

Overview

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.

Ratings & Reviews

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TMDB
7.3/10
173 votes
IMDB
7.1/10
8,293 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
50%
Tomatometer
Metacritic
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Performance & Recognition

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Box Office & Budget

Budget$2,900,000Production cost
Box Office$5,000,000Worldwide gross
Profit$2,100,000Profitable
ROI
+72.4%Return on investment

Awards & Nominations

Nominated for 3 Oscars. 2 wins & 8 nominations total

Details

Production information

"You have to see it to belove it!"

Status

Released

Original Language

en

Budget

$2,900,000

Revenue

$5,000,000

Production Companies

Franton ProductionUnited Artists

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