The Reluctant Saint

1962 • 1h 45m • Drama, History, Comedy

7.8(6 votes)

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.

Director

Edward Dmytryk

Writers

John Fante, Joseph Petracca

Status

Released