The Reluctant Saint

The Reluctant Saint

76% | Nov 02, 1962 | Drama, History, Comedy

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.

Featured Cast

Edward Dmytryk
Director
John Fante
Writer

Cast

Giuseppe's Mother
Lea Padovani
Giuseppe's Mother
Bishop Durso
Akim Tamiroff
Bishop Durso
Father Giovanni- 'The Father Guardian'
Harold Goldblatt
Father Giovanni- 'The Father Guardian'

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