Movie

The Reluctant Saint

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

★ 7.8(6)19621h 45m

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Good to know

Director: Edward Dmytryk
Release date: 1962-11-02
Runtime: 1h 45m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Dmytryk--Weiler Productions

The Reluctant Saint — trailer

About The Reluctant Saint

The Reluctant Saint is a 1962 movie in the Drama, History and Comedy genres, directed by Edward Dmytryk, starring Maximilian Schell, Ricardo Montalban and Lea Padovani. It has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Reluctant Saint in Netherlands — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

miraclesaintroman catholic church

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Reluctant Saint in Netherlands?+

The Reluctant Saint is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Netherlands. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Reluctant Saint on Netflix?+

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How long is The Reluctant Saint?+

The Reluctant Saint has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

Who stars in The Reluctant Saint?+

The Reluctant Saint stars Maximilian Schell, Ricardo Montalban, Lea Padovani, Akim Tamiroff and Harold Goldblatt.

When did The Reluctant Saint come out?+

The Reluctant Saint is a 1962 movie directed by Edward Dmytryk.

What genre is The Reluctant Saint?+

The Reluctant Saint is Drama, History and Comedy film.

Who directed The Reluctant Saint?+

The Reluctant Saint was directed by Edward Dmytryk.