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The Reluctant Saint

1962 · 105 min · Director: Edward Dmytryk

The Reluctant Saint (1962) is a history drama, directed by Edward Dmytryk. It stars Maximilian Schell and Ricardo Montalban. The 105-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.

What The Reluctant Saint Is About

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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What is The Reluctant Saint about?

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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How long is The Reluctant Saint?

The Reluctant Saint runs for 105 minutes (1h 45m).

When did The Reluctant Saint come out?

The Reluctant Saint was released in 1962.

Who directed The Reluctant Saint?

The Reluctant Saint was directed by Edward Dmytryk.

Who stars in The Reluctant Saint?

The Reluctant Saint stars Maximilian Schell, Ricardo Montalban, Lea Padovani, Akim Tamiroff.

What is The Reluctant Saint's rating?

The Reluctant Saint holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 68 out of 100.

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