The Reluctant Saint

"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.

Release Date

November 2, 1962

Status

Released

Original Title

The Reluctant Saint

Runtime

1h 45min

Budget

Revenue

Language

English

Production Companies

Dmytryk--Weiler Productions