Joseph of cupertino the flying friar maximilian schell stars as the flying friar, st. Because giuseppe had the mind and heart of child, he was humble like a child. The reluctant saint is a 1962 film which tells a somewhat fictionalized version of the story of joseph of cupertino, a 17th century italian saint. It may contain violence indicative of the life and times of the saint or character portrayed.
The reluctant saint dvd, 2010 for sale online ebay. Francis of assisi, is the most beautifully produced, comprehensive and succinct media treatment of this great man. The reluctant fundamentalist is a post911 story about the impact of the al qaeda attacks on one pakistani man and his treatment by americans in reaction to them. Directed by edward dmytryk and released in 1962, the reluctant saint is the story of saint joseph of cupertino, the legendary catholic figure who was also referred to as the flying friar. St joseph almost constantly was levitating and flying about in ecstacy. His story is unique and entertaining, filled with humor and touching moments. It stars maximilian schell as joseph, as well as ricardo montalban, lea padovani, akim tamiroff, and harold goldblatt. Gods call to francis to rebuild his church becomes a call to all of us through this documentary. Includes a 16page collectors booklet with an essay by film critic steven greydanus and a biography of st.
St joseph of cupertino the reluctant saint youtube. For those who know nothing about the life and ministry of francis of assisi, this is an excellent place to start. The reluctant saint is a 1962 film which tells the story of joseph of cupertino, a 17thcentury italian conventual franciscan friar and mystic who is honored as a saint by the catholic church. Like its protagonist, saint joseph desa of cupertino, throughout much of his lifetime and most of the film, edward dmytryks 1962 film the reluctant saint is a modest affair that has attracted little attention, but has more to offer than meets the eye. I believe this film can reach the hearts of many, believers and nonbelievers, providing space both for tears and laughter. The reluctant saint is based on the life of saint joseph of cupertino. The reluctant saint pictures and movie photo gallery check out just released the reluctant saint pics, images, clips, trailers, production photos and more from rotten tomatoes movie pictures. This was sir roger moores final film appearance and the film was dedicated to his memory. It proves god can use anyone, even someone as awkward and clumsy as a jerry lewis type person. The saint is the nickname of the fictional character simon templar, featured in a series of novels and short stories by leslie charteris published between 1928 and 1963. All critics 3 fresh 2 rotten 1 the only unexpected factor was maximilian schells performance as the saint. The reluctant saint dvd the reluctant saint is a touching and profound film that tells of the life of joseph of cupertino, a man who rose to sainthood within the catholic church.
Akim tamiroff, lea padovani, ricardo montalban, maximilian schell. The reluctant saint is a film directed by edward dmytryk with maximilian schell, ricardo montalban, lea padovani, akim tamiroff, year. After that date, other authors collaborated with charteris on books until 1983. This film is a fictionalized version of the true story of joseph, but contains many of the same elements. The reluctant saint 1962 rotten tomatoes movie trailers. The reluctant saint is a 1962 film which tells a somewhat fictionalized version of the story of.
This movie is not rated, but was created with an adult audience in mind. Joseph of cupertino by historian and journalist sandra miesel. Reluctant saint, the 1962 movie clip in the service of god. The reluctant saint this movie shows how god choose a simpleuneducated man to become a saint. Considered a bit of a heartthrob in 1962, schell didnt capitalize on that status, choosing instead to concentrate on his craft and play a simpleminded saint. It offers an italian peasant milieu rich with authenticity and persuasive detail.
The documentary spans his initial encounter with christ all the way to his death. Saint joseph desa or saint giuseppe desa in italian had the mind and heart of a small child. The reluctant saint is a wonderful film wonderfully, and humorously acted by the great maximillian schell. Like its protagonist, saint joseph desa of cupertino, throughout much of his lifetime and most of the film, edward dmytryks 1962 film the reluctant saint is a. The reluctant fundamentalist is a 2012 political thriller drama film based on the 2007 novel, the reluctant fundamentalist by mohsin hamid, directed by mira nair, starring riz ahmed and kate hudson in lead. Film trailer the reluctant saint maximilian schell stars as the flying friar, st. Directed by edward dmytryk, the reluctant saint is based on the life of saint joseph of cupertino. The reluctant saint official movie trailer youtube.
Coming attractions for you 2020s most anticipated movies. When young giuseppe diesa maximilian schell is sent to work at a monastery circa 17th century italy his parents believed he was mentally challenged he surprises a local bishop by his incredible relationship with the monasterys animals. Turner classic movies presents the greatest motion pictures of all time from one of the largest film libraries in the world. It was hard to believe that this was the actor whose performance i had admired in judgment at nuremberg. The essay discusses climactic plot points in the film.
Joseph desa of cuppertino, who reputedly did some involuntary feats of levitation while at prayer. The reluctant fundamentalist is a post911 story about the impact of the al qaeda attacks on one pakistani man and his treatment by. This makes the picture worth watching coupled with the overall artistic quality of the film. The reluctant saint is a film based on the life of st. Reluctant saint, the faith and values media television documentary on st. Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of. When he prays to a broken statue of the madonna, the newly ordained priest miraculously floats on air. I especially love the scene where father begins praying the credo, and begins to levitate. His nickname comes from the supposed divine miracle that. In the next century he was canonized a saint by the catholic church and today is the patron saint of both aviators and bad students. This movie had maximilian schell, ricardo montalba.
Reluctant saint, the 1962 movie clip in the service. When young giuseppe diesa maximilian schell is sent to work at a monastery circa 17th century italy his parents believed he. At the monastery in 17th century italy, giuseppe maximillian schell, title character with colleagues, gets a lesson on humble behavior from prettystrict father raspi ricardo montalban, in producerdirector edward dmytryk s wellreceived boxoffice flop the reluctant saint. The reluctant saint could easily have been the unlikely saint paints a picture of what god can do with a humble soul who desires nothing but to serve him despite anything negative that might happen in their lives. Joseph of cupertino, in this heartwarming and amazing true story of the humble franciscan friar who literally rose to sainthood. Francis of assisi dvd movie video at cd universe, narrated by liev schreiber and featuring the voice of robert sean leonard as st, francis, this film. Apr 02, 2009 the reluctant saint is a 1962 film which tells a somewhat fictionalized version of the story of joseph of cupertino, a 17th century italian saint.
The reluctant saint 1962 not rated 1h 45min biography, comedy, drama 2 november 1962 west germany 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. The saint is a 2017 espionage thriller film directed by ernie barbarash and starring adam rayner in the title role of simon templar, created by leslie charteris. Reluctant saint, the 1962 movie clip is it good for. Although giuseppe couldnt read or write, he understood the gospel and prayed. Giuseppe is a simpleminded peasant in this uneven story of religious miracles. Jul 29, 2015 for those who know nothing about the life and ministry of francis of assisi, this is an excellent place to start. Despite an international cast of actors lead by maximilian schell fresh from the academy award he had received for his role in stanley kramers wartime drama judgment at nuremberg and with supporting actors like ricardo montalban, akim tamiroff and lea padovani, the reluctant saint was released in 1962. Joseph of cupertino, in this heartwarming and amazing. The reluctant saint is a touching and profound film that tells of the life of joseph of cupertino, a man who rose to sainthood within the catholic church.
Find video, photos, forums, blogs and shop for some of the best movies ever made only at tcm. The reluctant saint is a 1962 film which tells the story of joseph of cupertino, a 17thcentury italian conventual franciscan friar and mystic who is honored as a. The reluctant saint 1962 the reluctant saint 1962 was an unusual choice for austrian star maximilian schell, hot off of his best actor academy award for his role of a german lawyer in judgment at nuremberg 1961. The guardian film news actor and director who brought dark good looks and a commanding presence to his roles austrian by birth, swiss by circumstance and international by reputation, maximilian schell, who has died aged 83, was a distinguished actor, director, writer and producer. Like its protagonist, saint joseph desa of cupertino, throughout much of his lifetime and most of the film, edward dmytryks 1962 film the reluctant saint is a modest affair that has attracted little attention, but. It shows humility and faith to the fullest, one of which a person can view whenever they feel they. Filmed on location in italy with a supporting cast of italian players, the reluctant saint evokes an authentic sense of time and place eluding most period productions of golden age hollywood. It would probably destroy some beautiful integrity of the film if i had the money to do it. Slow moving, clumsy, but well meaningthese same adjectives could be applied to both the film the reluctant saint and its main character.
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