The Reluctant Saint
"The incredible true story of St. Joseph of Cupertino. "The Flying Friar""
Originally released in 1962. The Reluctant Saint is a drama/history film. directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Starring Maximilian Schell, Ricardo Montalban, and Lea Padovani
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 2, 1962
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Maximilian Schell
as Giuseppe
Ricardo Montalban
as Don Raspi
Lea Padovani
as Giuseppe's Mother
Akim Tamiroff
as Bishop Durso
Harold Goldblatt
as Father Giovanni- 'The Father Guardian'
Arnoldo Foà
as Felixa- Giuseppe's Father
Carlo Croccolo
as The Gobbo- the Hunchback
Giulio Bosetti
as Brother Orlando
Armand Mestral
Elisa Cegani
as Sister Nunziata
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Dmytryk--Weiler Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Reluctant Saint about?
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 pe...
Who directed The Reluctant Saint?
The Reluctant Saint was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
How long is The Reluctant Saint?
The Reluctant Saint has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was The Reluctant Saint released?
The Reluctant Saint was released on November 2, 1962 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Reluctant Saint?
The main cast of The Reluctant Saint includes Maximilian Schell, Ricardo Montalban, Lea Padovani, Akim Tamiroff, Harold Goldblatt.