Drama ·History ·Comedy · United States of America · 1962 · 1h 45m

The Reluctant Saint

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Director
Edward Dmytryk
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
Crew
C.M. Pennington-Richards — Director of Photography Manuel del Campo — Editor Nino Rota — Original Music Composer John Fante — Writer Joseph Petracca — Writer Edward Dmytryk — Producer
Tagline

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

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.

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Mood & Themes
miraclesaintroman catholic church
Key Collaborators
Edward Dmytryk Director C.M. Pennington-Richards Director of Photography Manuel del Campo Editor Nino Rota Original Music Composer John Fante Writer Joseph Petracca Writer Edward Dmytryk Producer Maria De Matteis Costume Design
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