The Reluctant Saint (1962)

Movie"The incredible true story of St. Joseph of Cupertino. "The Flying Friar""
Audience Score
76
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NR 1 hr 45 minDec 3rd, 1962Drama, History
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.
StarringMaximilian SchellRicardo MontalbanLea Padovani
DirectorEdward Dmytryk
WritersJohn FanteJoseph Petracca

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:December 3rd, 1962
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Dmytryk--Weiler Productions
Movie Tags:
miraclesaintroman catholic church