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.

Directed by: Edward Dmytryk
Written by: John Fante & Joseph Petracca
Runtime: 105 minutes
Tagline: The incredible true story of St. Joseph of Cupertino. "The Flying Friar"
Cast:
Maximilian Schell Maximilian Schell
Giuseppe 
Ricardo Montalban Ricardo Montalban
Don Raspi 
Lea Padovani Lea Padovani
Giuseppe's Mother 
Akim Tamiroff Akim Tamiroff
Bishop Durso 
Harold Goldblatt Harold Goldblatt
Father Giovanni- 'The Father Guardian' 
Arnoldo Foà Arnoldo Foà
Felixa- Giuseppe's Father 
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Also known as:
  • Ein sonderbarer Heiliger
  • O Santo Relutante
  • El hombre que no quería ser santo
  • Miracle à Cupertino
  • A különös szent: Copertinói Szent József élete
  • Cronache di un convento
  • El santo renuente
  • Swiety mimo woli
  • Sfântul ezitant