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Promised a Miracle (1988) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1988 · 94 mins · English
- Directed by
- Stephen Gyllenhaal
- Starring
- Giovanni Ribisi, Rosanna Arquette, Mark Phelan, Tom Bower, John Vickery, John Gowans
A gripping true‑crime narrative follows a couple whose devotion to their religious beliefs led them to reject modern medical treatment for their diabetic child. Their decision results in the boy’s death and a subsequent manslaughter charge, forcing a courtroom showdown that examines the clash between faith‑based choices and child‑protective law.
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