Name: Miracle at St. Anna
Director: Spike Lee
Genre: Drama, War
Released: 2008-09-15
Duration: 2 h 40 min
Cast: Derek Luke, Michael Ealy, Laz Alonso, Omar Benson Miller

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Miracle at St. Anna (2008)

Runtime160 min

Rating15

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Miracle at St. Anna chronicles the story of four American soldiers who are members of the all-black 92nd "Buffalo Soldier" Division stationed in Tuscany, Italy during World War II.

Critical Reception & Ratings

Miracle at St. Anna, Spike Lee's 2008 war drama, received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its ambition and emotional depth while others found it uneven and overly long. The film received one Academy Award nomination for Best Original Score. While it underperformed at the box office, the film has an IMDb rating of 6.9/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 40%, indicating a somewhat divided response from the general audience.

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Miracle at St. Anna, Spike Lee's 2008 war drama, offers a compelling exploration of the experiences of the all-black 92nd Infantry Division during World War II. Featuring strong performances from actors like Derek Luke and Michael Ealy, the film blends historical drama with personal stories, providing a thoughtful perspective on the bravery and challenges faced by these overlooked Buffalo Soldiers.

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Miracle at St. Anna is a 2008 epic war film directed by Spike Lee and written by James McBride, based on McBride's 2003 novel. The film stars Derek Luke, Michael Ealy, Laz Alonso, Omar Benson Miller, Pierfrancesco Favino and Valentina Cervi, with John Turturro, Joseph Gordon Levitt, John Leguizamo, D.B. Sweeney and Kerry Washington in supporting roles. Set primarily in Italy during the Italian campaign of World War II, the film tells the story of four Buffalo Soldiers of the 92nd Infantry Division who seek refuge in a small Tuscan village, where they form a bond with the residents. The story is presented as a flashback, as one survivor, Hector Negron (Alonso), reflects upon his experiences in a frame story set in 1980s New York. Several real-life events that occurred during the war, such as the Sant'Anna di Stazzema massacre, are re-enacted, placing Miracle at St. Anna within the genre of historical fiction.