Movie
The Miracle of Father Malachia
4.9/10
1961
2h 2m
de
Comedy
Overview
"Wunderbar" takes on a new meaning in this routine satire by Bernhard Wicki about a bar that is miraculously transported by God Himself to a nearby, new location on an island. The nature of the miracle is a bit strange, but it comes in answer to Pater Malachias' prayers to get the sin-ridden place out of the center of the city. The good and naive Malachias is subtly played by Horst Bollimann. Once this miracle of relocation has occurred, the sharks and entrepreneurs, who would bilk both the faithful and the curiosity-seekers alike, crop up like an unwanted epidemic. The mercenary and the sacred clash, as many try to find deeper meaning in what has happened, and Pater Malachias starts to doubt the wisdom of his original prayer.
Director
Bernhard Wicki
Writers
Bernhard Wicki, Heinz Pauck
Movie Information
Release Date
July 3, 1961
Runtime
2h 2m
Status
Released
Original Language
de
Vote Count
9
Production
Deutsche Film Hansa
