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The Reluctant Saint (1962)

7.6 | Nov 02, 1962 (US) | Drama, History, Comedy | 01:45

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

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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Director, Producer
Writer
Original Music Composer
Technical Advisor
Production Manager
Director of Photography
Makeup Designer
Art Direction

Cast

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Lea Padovani
Giuseppe's Mother
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Akim Tamiroff
Bishop Durso
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Harold Goldblatt
Father Giovanni- 'The Father Guardian'
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Arnoldo Foà
Felixa- Giuseppe's Father
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Carlo Croccolo
The Gobbo- the Hunchback
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Giulio Bosetti
Brother Orlando
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Elisa Cegani
Sister Nunziata