Spain / Nov 05, 1962 / Madrid
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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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Genres
DramaHistoryComedy
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Reluctant Saint |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Dmytryk--Weiler Productions |
| Release date | 2 novembre 1962 |
| Production | Edward Dmytryk |
| Writer | John Fante, Joseph Petracca |
| Editing | Manuel del Campo |
| Cinematography | C.M. Pennington-Richards, Sergio Bergamini |
| Assistant directors | Edward Dmytryk |
| Camera operators | Sergio Bergamini, C.M. Pennington-Richards |
| Additional photography | C.M. Pennington-Richards, Sergio Bergamini |
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| Production design | Mario Chiari, Pasquale Romano |
| Art direction | Mario Chiari, Pasquale Romano |
| Set decoration | Mario Chiari, Pasquale Romano |
| Music | Nino Rota, Claude Hitchcock |
| Sound | Nino Rota, Claude Hitchcock |
| Costume design | Maria De Matteis, Otello Fava, Marisa Crimi |
| Makeup | Otello Fava, Marisa Crimi, Maria De Matteis |
| Hairstyling | Otello Fava, Marisa Crimi, Maria De Matteis |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
Germany / Nov 02, 1962
United States / Dec 03, 1962
Mexico / Apr 11, 1963
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