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The Reluctant Saint

76 %|Nov 2, 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
Joseph Petracca
Writer
Nino Rota
Original Music Composer
Edward Dmytryk
Producer
C.M. Pennington-Richards
Director of Photography
Mario Chiari
Art Direction
Maria De Matteis
Costume Design