Ein sonderbarer Heiliger (1962): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1962 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1962, Ein sonderbarer Heiliger is a drama and historie film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 105 minutes. “The incredible true story of St. Joseph of Cupertino. "The Flying Friar"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Ein sonderbarer Heiliger stars Maximilian Schell as Giuseppe, Ricardo Montalban as Don Raspi, Lea Padovani as Giuseppe's Mother and Akim Tamiroff as Bishop Durso, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Ein sonderbarer Heiliger sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ein sonderbarer Heiliger page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ein sonderbarer Heiliger tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
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- Where can I watch Ein sonderbarer Heiliger (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ein sonderbarer Heiliger change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ein sonderbarer Heiliger worth watching?
- Ein sonderbarer Heiliger holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and historie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ein sonderbarer Heiliger?
- Ein sonderbarer Heiliger stars Maximilian Schell, Ricardo Montalban, Lea Padovani, Akim Tamiroff and Harold Goldblatt.
- When was Ein sonderbarer Heiliger released?
- Ein sonderbarer Heiliger was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.