The Reluctant Saint

– Directed by Edward Dmytryk, The Reluctant Saint is based on the life of Saint Joseph of Cupertino. W..

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Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
1962
The Reluctant Saint (1962)

Directed by Edward Dmytryk, The Reluctant Saint is based on the life of Saint Joseph of Cupertino. When young Giuseppe Diesa (Maximilian Schell) is sent to work at a monastery circa 17th century Italy -- his parents believed he was mentally challenged -- he surprises a local bishop by his incredible relationship with the monastery's animals. Believing this merits a traditional religious education, he is taken in and taught to pray, with miraculous results. His spiritual energy apparently allows him to levitate, which impressed many, and terrified others. ~ Tracie Cooper, Rovi

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The Reluctant Saint (1962) - Trailer

Release Date:

02 Nov 1962

Language:

English, Latin

MPAA Content-Rating:
Not Rated

Director:

Edward Dmytryk

Writer:

John Fante, Joseph Petracca

Main Actors:

Maximilian Schell, Ricardo Montalban, Lea Padovani, Akim Tamiroff

Plot:

Joseph of Cupertino, a simple young man thought by many in his village to be an idiot, is pressured to enter a monastery. He does so, and surprises everyone by passing the entrance exam to study for the priesthood. But this is only the first of many surprises from the man who would become Saint Joseph Cupertino.

Production:

Davis

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10