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Never Take No for an Answer (1952)

Never Take No for an Answer poster
Original title
The Small Miracle
Directed by
Ralph Smart, Maurice Cloche
Genre
drama film
Country
United Kingdom, Italy
Runtime
1h 22m
Rating
6.2 of 10 from 4 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

An Italian orphan boy wants to visit the Pope and faces obstacles in his quest. He persists with determination and faith.

heartfelthopefulgentlechild-centeredearnestsentimentalslow-paced

What happens

Never Take No for an Answer is a 1951 British–Italian drama film directed by Maurice Cloche and Ralph Smart and featuring Denis O'Dea, Vittorio Manunta, Guido Celano and Nerio Bernardi. It is based on Paul Gallico's 1951 story The Small Miracle, about an Italian orphan boy who goes to visit the Pope. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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