Reports of a crying Madonna statue in Italy make their way to Las Vegas, where Maggie (Maria Pitillo), a blackjack dealer recently given a grim diagnosis, decides to embark on a journey of faith. She travels to Europe in the hope that witnessing the Madonna in person could offer redemption or healing. Hitchhiking her way through Italy, she crosses paths with Mike (William McNamara), a pianist heading to Naples for a pivotal concert he hopes will transform his life.
Production
The film was produced by Lew Grade who put his own money in the movie. The film took four and a half years to raise finance for.[1]
Reception
The film received poor reviews and was a box office failure. It could not obtain a US distributor.[1]
References
^ abBillen, Andrew (13 May 1998). "Ninety- one, still dancing Come on, someone is looking after me " INTERVIEW,FEATURES,Money is unimportant as long as you have enough to keep your family contented". Evening Standard. London. p. 25. ProQuest329124668.