Movie "The Miracle Maker" - DVD Movies Encyclopedia

Short description of the movie "The Miracle Maker"

This animated feature-length life of Jesus boasts a stellar pedigree. Originally a BBC Wales production, it showcases the voices of some of Britain's finest actors in any medium: Ralph Fiennes as a brooding and humble Jesus, Miranda Richardson as Mary Magdalene, Richard E. Grant as John the Baptist and David Thewlis as Judas. The lovely, flute-heavy score is by Oscar-winner Anne Dudley (The Full Monty). And clearly a lot of expense has gone into the Claymation-like animation. But while it's hard to find fault with the rendering of this familiar story—it is respectful and definitely done, you might say, by the Book—it would have been nice if there had been a tad more joy, if it walked a bit lighter in its sandals. As it is, all the characters seem consistently subdued, whether they are expressing angst, rage, terror or bliss—none of which is helped by the figures' blank-eyed stares (if animators are becoming ever more sophisticated, why can't they get rid of those creepy blank gazes once and for all?). Still, the weight of having such formidable actors play these familiar roles lends the production a certain credibility, and parents looking for good religious videos that won't insult their kids' intelligence will be thrilled.

Starring actors in "The Miracle Maker" movie:

Ralph Fiennes as a character Jesus Ralph Fiennes also starred in the next movies: "Red Dragon" in a role of Francis Dolarhyde; "Maid in Manhattan"; "The English Patient" in a role of Count Laszlo de Almásy; "Spider" in a role of Dennis ('Spider') Cleg; "The Chumscrubber" in a role of Mayor Michael Ebbs; "Wallace & Gromit in The Curse of the Were-Rabbit" in a role of Victor Quartermaine; "The Prince of Egypt" in a role of Rameses; "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix" in a role of Lord Voldemort; "In Bruges" in a role of Harry Waters; "Chromophobia" in a role of Stephen Tulloch; "The Duchess" in a role of Duke of Devonshire; "The Hurt Locker" in a role of Contractor Team Leader; "Wuthering Heights" in a role of Heathcliff; "The Constant Gardener" in a role of Justin Quayle; "The Reader" in a role of Older Michael; "Schindler's List" in a role of Amon Goeth; "Strange Days" in a role of Lenny Nero; "Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang" in a role of Lord Gray;

Michael Bryant as a character the Doctor Michael Bryant starred only in the movie "The Miracle Maker"

Julie Christie as a character Rachel Julie Christie also starred in the next movies: "Dragonheart" in a role of Queen Aislinn; "Finding Neverland" in a role of Mrs. Emma du Maurier; "Away from Her" in a role of Fiona; "Don't Look Now" in a role of Laura Baxter; "Heaven Can Wait" in a role of Betty Logan; "Demon Seed" in a role of Susan Harris; "Doctor Zhivago" in a role of Lara; "The Go-Between" in a role of Marian - Lady Trimingham; "Glorious 39" in a role of Aunt Elizabeth;

Rebecca Callard as a character Tamar Rebecca Callard starred only in the movie "The Miracle Maker"

James Frain as a character Thomas James Frain also starred in the next movies: "Reindeer Games" in a role of Nick Cassidy; "The Count of Monte Cristo" in a role of J.F. Villefort, Chief Magistrate; "Into the Blue" in a role of Reyes; "Quid Pro Quo" in a role of Father Dave; "Arabian Nights" in a role of Schazzenan; "Where the Heart Is" in a role of Forney Hull; "Spartacus" in a role of David;

Richard E. Grant as a character John the Baptist Richard E. Grant also starred in the next movies: "Hudson Hawk" in a role of Darwin Mayflower; "Corpse Bride" in a role of Barkis Bittern; "Colour Me Kubrick: A True...ish Story" in a role of Jasper; "Dracula" in a role of Dr. Jack Seward; "Penelope" in a role of Franklin Wilhern; "L.A. Story" in a role of Roland Mackey; "Filth and Wisdom" in a role of Professor Flynn; "A Christmas Carol" in a role of Bob Cratchit; "The Age of Innocence" in a role of Larry Lefferts; "The Player" in a role of Tom Oakley; "The Little Vampire" in a role of Frederick Sackville-Bagg; "Withnail & I" in a role of Withnail;

Ian Holm as a character Pontius Pilate Ian Holm also starred in the next movies: "Bless the Child" in a role of Reverend Grissom; "Brazil" in a role of Mr. M. Kurtzmann; "The Fifth Element" in a role of Father Vito Cornelius; "Frankenstein" in a role of Baron Frankenstein; "Alien" in a role of Ash; "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" in a role of Bilbo Baggins; "The Day After Tomorrow" in a role of Terry Rapson; "The Aviator" in a role of Professor Fitz; "Lord of War" in a role of Simeon Weisz; "Strangers with Candy" in a role of Dr. Putney; "Ratatouille" in a role of Skinner; "A Life Less Ordinary" in a role of Naville; "Garden State" in a role of Gideon Largeman; "Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes" in a role of Capitaine Phillippe D'Arnot; "Time Bandits" in a role of Napoleon; "Chromophobia" in a role of Edward Aylesbury; "From Hell" in a role of Sir William Gull; "Chariots of Fire" in a role of Sam Mussabini; "Beautiful Joe" in a role of George The Geek;

William Hurt as a character Jairus William Hurt also starred in the next movies: "Dark City" in a role of Inspector Frank Bumstead; "Artificial Intelligence: AI" in a role of Prof. Hobby, the Visionary; "Michael" in a role of Frank Quinlan; "Body Heat" in a role of Ned Racine; "The Village" in a role of Edward Walker; "A History of Violence" in a role of Richie Cusack; "Lost in Space" in a role of Prof. John Robinson; "Mr. Brooks" in a role of Marshall; "Vantage Point" in a role of President Ashton; "Neverwas" in a role of Dr. Peter Reed; "The Incredible Hulk" in a role of Gen. Thaddeus 'Thunderbolt' Ross; "Hunt for Justice" in a role of General Mortimer; "One True Thing" in a role of George Gulden; "Until the End of the World" in a role of Sam Farber, alias Trevor McPhee; "Endgame" in a role of Professor Will Esterhuyse; "The Countess" in a role of Gyorgy Thurzo;

Anton Lesser as a character Herod Anton Lesser also starred in the next movies: "River Queen" in a role of Baine; "Miss Potter" in a role of Harold Warne; "Jack and the Beanstalk: The Real Story" in a role of Vidas Merlinis, Research Scientist; "FairyTale: A True Story" in a role of Wounded Corporal;

Daniel Massey as a character Cleopas Daniel Massey starred only in the movie "The Miracle Maker"

Tim McInnerny as a character Barabbas Tim McInnerny also starred in the next movies: "Casanova" in a role of The Doge; "Severance" in a role of Richard; "101 Dalmatians" in a role of Alonzo; "102 Dalmatians" in a role of Alonzo, Cruella De Vil's Butler;

Alfred Molina as a character Simon the Pharisee Alfred Molina also starred in the next movies: "Species"; "Chocolat" in a role of Comte De Reynaud; "Frida" in a role of Diego Rivera; "Identity" in a role of Dr. Malick; "Maverick" in a role of Angel; "The Da Vinci Code" in a role of Bishop Aringarosa; "Spider-Man 2" in a role of Doc Ock/Dr. Otto Octavius; "The Hoax" in a role of Dick Susskind; "Anna Karenina" in a role of Levin; "Raiders of the Lost Ark" in a role of Satipo; "Silk" in a role of Baldabiou; "The Impostors" in a role of Sir Jeremy Burtom; "The Lodger" in a role of Chandler Manning; "The Moon and the Stars" in a role of Davide Rieti; "Wonder Woman" in a role of Ares; "Pink Panther 2" in a role of Pepperidge; "Nothing Like the Holidays" in a role of Edy Rodriguez; "Ladyhawke" in a role of Cezar; "Hideaway" in a role of Jonas; "An Education" in a role of Jack; "Dudley Do-Right" in a role of Snidely Whiplash; "Before and After" in a role of Panos Demeris; "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" in a role of Sheik Amar;

Bob Peck as a character Joseph of Arimathea Bob Peck also starred in the next movies: "Jurassic Park" in a role of Robert Muldoon;

Miranda Richardson as a character Mary Magdalene Miranda Richardson also starred in the next movies: "Sleepy Hollow" in a role of Lady Mary Van Tassel/The Western Woods Crone; "Empire of the Sun" in a role of Mrs. Victor; "Spider" in a role of Yvonne/Mrs. Cleg; "Wah-Wah" in a role of Lauren Compton; "Puffball" in a role of Mabs Tucker; "Fred Claus" in a role of Annette Claus; "Get Carter" in a role of Gloria; "Chicken Run" in a role of Mrs. Tweedy; "The Phantom of the Opera" in a role of Madame Giry; "The Young Victoria" in a role of Duchess of Kent; "The Actors" in a role of Mrs. Magnani;