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Reluctant Saint (1962)

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Directed by Edward Dmytryk, The Reluctant Saint is based on the life of Saint Joseph of Cupertino. When young Giuseppe Diesa (Maximilian Schell) is sent to work at a monastery circa 17th century Italy -- his parents believed he was mentally challenged -- he surprises a local bishop by his incredible relationship with the monastery's animals. Believing this merits a traditional religious education, he is taken in and taught to pray, with miraculous results. His spiritual energy apparently allows

Unrated, 1 hr. 45 min.

Comedy, Faith & Spirituality

Directed By: Edward Dmytryk

Cast

Maximilian Schell
Giuseppe Desa
Ricardo Montalban
Don Raspi
Lea Padovani
Mother
Akim Tamiroff
Bishop Durso
Mark Damon
Aldo
Luciana Paluzzi
Carlotta
Elisa Cegani
Sister Nunziata
Arnoldo Fo�
Felixa Desa
Carlo Croccolo
Gobbo
Harold Goldblatt
Father Giovanni
Giulio Bosetti
Brother Orlando

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Could almost be viewed as a spiritual sequel of sorts, or at least a follow-up, to Rossellini's The Flowers of Saint Francis.

January 8, 2010 Full Review Source: Decent Films Guide

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Steven D. Greydanus

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Never boring.

March 26, 2007 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

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