The Reluctant Saint
by Edward Dmytryk
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Actor: Maximilian Schell, Ricardo MontalbanDirector: Edward Dmytryk
Brand: Ignatius Press
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown)
Format: NTSC
Running Time: 104 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2010-01-15
Studio: Ignatius Press
Movie Reviews of The Reluctant Saint
Movie Review: A classic black-and-white movie about the "flying friar" St. Joseph of Cupertino
Summary: 5 Stars
Now available in a new DVD transfer from the original archived master copy, The Reluctant Saint is a classic black-and-white movie about the "flying friar" St. Joseph of Cupertino, a 17th century Franciscan friar who earned sainthood. From his acceptance into the monastery at a young age, to his abiding personal piety, to denouncements by his rival Don Raspi (played by Ricardo Montalban) claiming that his powers came from the Devil, not God - an accusation that would require nothing less than a miracle to disprove - The Reluctant Saint is the amazing dramatization of an extraordinary man's life, seasoned with dashes of wry humor. A 16-page collector's booklet with an essay by film critic Steven Greydanus and a biography of St. Joseph of Cupertino enhances this excellent addition to personal and church library DVD collections. 104 minutes, black-and-white, widescreen, English with optional subtitles in English or Spanish.
Summary of The Reluctant Saint
Made from the original archive film master. Maximilian Schell stars as the flying friar, St. Joseph of Cupertino, in this heartwarming and amazing true story of the humble Franciscan friar who literally rose to sainthood. In the impoverished village of 17th century Cupertino, Italy, Josephs peasant mother convinces the reluctant Abbott (Ricardo Montalban) to accept her son into the monastery. With the support of the kindly local Bishop who sees in him a great deal more than others, and by a series of miraculous incidents, the simple but pious Joseph is ordained a priest. Yet some are convinced that it is the devil, not God, who is responsible for Joseph s miraculous powers until a final miracle reveals to all his true sanctity. A profound and humorous film for all ages. Also starring Lea Padovani and Akim Tamiroff. Directed by Edward Dymtryk. Format: DVD Publisher/Mfg: Ignatius Press Mfg Code: RS-M Special Features include: New DVD transfer from the original archive film master. Includes a 16-page Collectors Booklet with an essay by film critic Steven Greydanus and a biography of St. Joseph of Cupertino by historian and journalist Sandra Miesel. Includes the lost ending! This DVD contains the following language tracks: English with optional Spanish or English subtitles. Shown in Black amp White. NOTE: Ignatius Press previously released this film on VHS. This new DVD transfer from the original archive copy, courtesy of Sony Home Entertainment, is better and clearer than the previous release, and restores the lost ending to this film which was omitted from the VHS release.Similar DVD Movies
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