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The Reluctant Saint

When:

The 17th Century

The incredible true story of St. Joseph of Cupertino. "The Flying Friar" — The Reluctant Saint is based on the life of Saint Joseph of Cupertino who was sent to work at a monastery circa 17th century Italy because his mother believed him too simple for anything else.

Released in 1962 — 105 minutes

Genre:

Drama

Language:

English