Miracles


2h 6m 1989

Brief Synopsis

Inspired by Frank Capra's 1961 remake of "A Pocketful of Miracles", this story is set in Hong Kong in the 1930s. Mr. Canton climbs to the top of Hong Kong's crime world and wins the heart of a beautiful woman. Soon, a rival gang threatens his leadership but Mr. Canton is ready to fight back.

Film Details

Also Known As
Mr. Canton and Lady Rose, Oiji
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Romance
Release Date
1989
Production Company
Golden Way Films; Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Distribution Company
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; Sony Pictures Releasing
Location
Hong Kong

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 6m

Synopsis

Inspired by Frank Capra's 1961 remake of "A Pocketful of Miracles", this story is set in Hong Kong in the 1930s. Mr. Canton climbs to the top of Hong Kong's crime world and wins the heart of a beautiful woman. Soon, a rival gang threatens his leadership but Mr. Canton is ready to fight back.

Film Details

Also Known As
Mr. Canton and Lady Rose, Oiji
MPAA Rating
Genre
Comedy
Romance
Release Date
1989
Production Company
Golden Way Films; Orange Sky Golden Harvest
Distribution Company
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment; Sony Pictures Releasing
Location
Hong Kong

Technical Specs

Duration
2h 6m

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Trivia

Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States Spring 2001

Released in United States on Video October 24, 2000

Released in United States 1989

Released in United States October 1989

Released in United States November 29, 1989

Released in United States 1997

Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival October 9 & 14, 1989.

Shown at Hawaii International Film Festival November 29, 1989.

Scope

Released in United States Spring 2001 (American Cinematheque; Los Angeles)

Released in United States on Video October 24, 2000

Released in United States 1989 (In 1989 "Miracles" (aka "Mr. Canton and Lady Rose") was previoulsy shown in Chinatown theaters in San Francisco, New York, Boston, etc. prior to its 2001 theatrical release.)

Released in United States November 29, 1989 (Shown at Hawaii International Film Festival November 29, 1989.)

Released in United States 1997 (Shown in New York City (Cinema Village) as part of program "Festival Hong Kong '97: A Cinema in Transition" August 15 - September 11, 1997.)

Released in United States October 1989 (Shown at Vancouver International Film Festival October 9 & 14, 1989.)