The Reluctant Saint
“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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The Reluctant Saint - Official Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-09-10
Top Cast
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Maximilian Schell
Giuseppe
Ricardo Montalban
Don Raspi
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
Armand Mestral
Elisa Cegani
Sister Nunziata
Giacomo Rossi Stuart
Tonio Selwart
Examining Prelate
Odoardo Spadaro
Mino Doro
Bruno Cattaneo
Giovanni Ivan Scratuglia
Redd Davis
Mel Welles
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 3, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Screenplay & Story
- John Fante, Joseph Petracca
- Original Score
- Nino Rota
- Original Title
- The Reluctant Saint
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Dmytryk--Weiler Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dmytryk
John Fante, Joseph Petracca
Nino Rota
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Manuel del Campo
Edward Dmytryk
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Dmytryk
Director
John Fante
Writer
Joseph Petracca
Writer
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Edward Dmytryk
Producer
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Director of Photography
Maria De Matteis
Costume Design
Manuel del Campo
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Reluctant Saint
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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 performs a miracle through him, quite literally raising him to sainthood.
Who directed The Reluctant Saint?
The Reluctant Saint was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in The Reluctant Saint?
The principal cast of The Reluctant Saint includes Maximilian Schell, Ricardo Montalban, Lea Padovani, Akim Tamiroff, Harold Goldblatt.
When was The Reluctant Saint released and how long is it?
The Reluctant Saint was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The Reluctant Saint?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Reluctant Saint was composed by Nino Rota.