The Reluctant Saint (1962)

The Reluctant Saint (1962)

The incredible true story of St. Joseph of Cupertino. "The Flying Friar" 1962-11-02 United States of America 105 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

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