
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.
Where to Watch
You can check official streaming platforms for availability:
Movie Details
- Original Title: The Reluctant Saint
- Genres: Drama, History, Comedy
- Release Date: 1962-11-02
- Runtime: 105 minutes
- Rating: 7.6/10 (5 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Dmytryk--Weiler Productions
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 1.8789
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew

Maximilian Schell
as Giuseppe

Ricardo Montalban
as Don Raspi

Lea Padovani
as Giuseppe's Mother

Akim Tamiroff
as Bishop Durso

Harold Goldblatt
as Father Giovanni- 'The Father Guardian'

Arnoldo Foà
as Felixa- Giuseppe's Father

Carlo Croccolo
as The Gobbo- the Hunchback

Giulio Bosetti
as Brother Orlando

Armand Mestral
as

Elisa Cegani
as Sister Nunziata
Gallery

Trailers & Clips
The Reluctant Saint - Official Movie Trailer
Keywords
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Reluctant Saint?▼
The Reluctant Saint is a Drama, History, Comedy movie directed by . It was released on 1962-11-02.
Who are the main actors in The Reluctant Saint?▼
The main cast includes Maximilian Schell, Ricardo Montalban, Lea Padovani, Akim Tamiroff, Harold Goldblatt, .
Where can I watch The Reluctant Saint online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Reluctant Saint is available.
Is The Reluctant Saint based on a true story?▼
The incredible true story of St. Joseph of Cupertino. "The Flying Friar"
What is the IMDb rating of The Reluctant Saint?▼
The Reluctant Saint has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 based on 5 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Reluctant Saint?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Reluctant Saint?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Dmytryk--Weiler Productions. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Reluctant Saint filmed?▼
The Reluctant Saint was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Reluctant Saint?▼
The total runtime of The Reluctant Saint is 105 minutes.
Is The Reluctant Saint suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to The Reluctant Saint?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Reluctant Saint.
Does The Reluctant Saint have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
Similar Movies

Christmas Holiday

1870

The Exterminating Angel

Saint Ralph

Preti

The Devil's Advocate

Saint Street

As Tentações do Irmão Sebastião

Miracle on 34th Street

Awakenings

Children of Men

Time of Miracles

The Godfather Part III

The Order

Miracle Monks

The Island

Alice, Sweet Alice

Millions

My Brother Anastasia

Henry Poole Is Here