Thief posing as painter sparks a "miracle" hoax, inspiring a town as he and a madam escape with hidden treasure.

Thief Mario Forni arrives in a small Italian town searching for hidden treasure, posing as a house painter. He falls for Madame Rinaldi, a local brothel owner, while secretly locating the treasure beneath a statue in an old church. When a prostitute named Pia confides her pregnancy nearby, Mario speaks from inside the statue, pretending to be St. Joseph, and leaves her gold coins. Believing it a miracle, Pia inspires the town, drawing attention from a suspicious mayor, banker, and a visiting bishop. Even after learning the truth, the bishop sees real value in the hope the 'miracle' brings. When the statue collapses, revealing a golden cross, the town celebrates--while Mario and Rinaldi slip away with part of the treasure to start anew.

Media

Bonus Materials

• Commentary track by Rob Kelly noted film historian, podcaster, and artist.
• Poster & Photo Gallery of Ginger Rogers, Ray Milland, Barbara Eden and Elliott Gould movies and television shows.

 

Cast & Crew

Actors:

•       Ginger Rogers
•       Ray Milland
•       Barbara Eden
•       Elliott Gould
•       Carl Schell
•       Michael Ansara
•       Walter Abel
•       David Hurst
•       Leonardo Cimino
•       Mara Lynn
•       Carolan Daniels
•       Pippa Scott
•       Vinton Hayworth
•       Julian Upton
•       Michael Youngman
•       Cecil Kellaway
•       Jeremy Verity

Director: William Dieterie

Director: Victor Stoloff

Additional Details

Label: VCI Entertainment

Genre: Comedy

Language: English

Run Time: 96 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 09/22/26

UPC: 089859914126