Anthony, Warrior of God (2006)
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Country: Italy
Genres: Biography
Release: 2006-06-09
Director: Antonello Belluco
Writers: Giovanna Caico , Angelo Grasso
Language: Italian
Stars: Jordi Mollà , Paolo De Vita , Matt Patresi , Andrea Ascolese
Runtime: 110 min
Awards: N/A
AKA: Antonio - Guerreiro de Deus (Brazil) , Páduai Szent Antal - A szó, mely éget (Hungary) , Anthony, Warrior of God (United States of America) , Antonio guerriero di Dio (Italy) , Antonio guerriero di Dio , Santo António, Guerreiro de Deus (Portugal, Portuguese Republic)
Plot: The life of Anthony of Padua (1195-1231) from his arrival on Sicily's shores via shipwreck in 1221 to his death. He's a Portuguese monk who, once in Italy, seeks out St. Francis. Anthony's gift as a great preacher is discovered by happenstance. He spends much of his life in and near Padua, a city run by usurers. Anthony offers protection and friendship to Folco, at one time a petty criminal and acolyte to the usurers, later falsely accused of murder. Anthony's teaching and his spiritual strength lead to changes in the character of Padua and an end to usury. He became its patron Saint soon after his death, and 32 years later, his casket is opened and his tongue remains intact.
IMDB:tt0488820