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The movie was written by John Fante and Joseph Petracca and directed by Edward Dmytryk. It was made in Rome, with the sets designed by the art director, Mario Chiari.
Film Details. Also Known As. Cronache di un convento, Joseph Desa. Genre. Drama. Comedy. Religion. Release Date. Jan 1962. Premiere Information. New York opening: 3 Dec 1962. Production Company. Dmytryk--Weiler Productions.
- Edward Dmytryk
- Maximilian Schell
Dmytryk-Weiler Production. Royal Films International. Ignatius Press. Contents/Summary. Summary. The story of the humble Franciscan monk who literally rose to sainthood. In the impoverished community of 17th century Cupertino a peasant boy finds himself in hot water most of the time.
The Reluctant Saint: Directed by Edward Dmytryk. With Maximilian Schell, Ricardo Montalban, Lea Padovani, Akim Tamiroff. In 17th century Italy, a simple and clumsy young man joins a Franciscan order, pursues full priesthood and performs a miracle that eventually ensures his sainthood.
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- Biography, Comedy, Drama
- Edward Dmytryk
- 1962-11-02
The uneven Edward Dmytryk tells the "essential elements" of the story of a man who was considered by everybody around him, including his mother, to be... well... a stupid idiot, but would later...
- Comedy, Drama
All about Movie: directors and actors, where to watch online, reviews and ratings, movie facts, trailers, stills, backstage. In 17th century Italy, a ...
The Reluctant Saint is a 1962 American-Italian historical comedy drama film which tells the story of Joseph of Cupertino, a 17th-century Italian Conventual Franciscan friar and mystic honored as a saint by the Catholic Church. Quick Facts The Reluctant Saint, Directed by ... Close.
