The Miracle

Set in Spain during the Napoleonic Wars, this drama follows a novice named Teresa who cares for a wounded British captain, Michael Stuart. As the two fall in love, Teresa faces a conflict between her religious vows and her feelings for the soldier. After seeking a divine sign, she leaves the convent to find Stuart, while a statue of the Virgin Mary appears to take her place within the community to prevent a scandal. Her journey becomes difficult when French troops loot the village, forcing her to seek shelter with a group of Romani people.

The film was directed by Irving Rapper, following his work on Now, Voyager and The Corn Is Green, and preceding Constantine and the Cross. It was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and featured a cast including Carroll Baker, Roger Moore, Walter Slezak, Vittorio Gassman, Katina Paxinou, and Dennis King. The screenplay was written by Frank Butler and Jean Rouverol and produced by Henry Blanke. Since its release in 1959, the movie has maintained a moderate audience reception, holding a rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb based on 523 votes.