The Reluctant Saint (1962)

11/02/1962 (US) • 1h 45m

Drama, History, Comedy

The incredible true story of St. Joseph of Cupertino. "The Flying Friar"

Overview

Cupertino, Italy, 1623: A simple-minded and clumsy young man joins a Franciscan order as a hired hand, overcoming his intellectual and social challenges with a pure heart and a simple faith. God performs a miracle through him, quite literally raising him to sainthood.

Top Billed Cast

Lea Padovani

Giuseppe's Mother

Akim Tamiroff

Bishop Durso

Harold Goldblatt

Father Giovanni- 'The Father Guardian'

Arnoldo Foà

Felixa- Giuseppe's Father

Carlo Croccolo

The Gobbo- the Hunchback

Giulio Bosetti

Brother Orlando


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

miracle

saint

roman catholic church

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