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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 Crew

Edward Dmytryk
Director
John Fante
Writer

Cast

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

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