The Reluctant Saint
The incredible true story of St. Joseph of Cupertino. "The Flying Friar"
1962 · 1h 45m · N/A
Comedy, Drama, History
Directed by
Edward Dmytryk
Overview
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.
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