The Milky Way (1969)
Two men, part tramp, part pilgrim, are on their way from France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. On their way, they meet a vast assortment of characters—some truculent, some violent, and some bizarre; they experience many adventures—some mysterious, some erotic, some even supernatural.
Director: Luis Buñuel
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 102 min
Release Date: February 28, 1969
Cast
- Paul Frankeur - Pierre
- Laurent Terzieff - Jean
- Alain Cuny - Man with cape
- Édith Scob - Virgin Mary
- Bernard Verley - Jesus
- François Maistre - French Priest
- Claude Cerval - Brigadier
- Muni - Mother Superior
- Julien Bertheau - Richard
- Ellen Bahl - Madame Garnier
Screenplay
Music: Luis Buñuel
Editing: Louisette Hautecœur
Production: Fraia Film, Greenwich Film Production, Medusa Produzione
Country: Germany, France, Italy
Language: Italiano, Latin, Français, Español
Original Language: fr
Themes
Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
spain, nun, inquisition, crucifixion, bible, surrealism, religion, catholicism, camino de santiago
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Milky Way about?
- Two men, part tramp, part pilgrim, are on their way from France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. On their way, they meet a vast assortment of characters—some truculent, some violent, and some bizarre; they experience many adventures—some mysterious, some erotic, some even supernatural.
- Who directed The Milky Way?
- The Milky Way was directed by Luis Buñuel.
- Who stars in The Milky Way?
- The Milky Way stars Paul Frankeur, Laurent Terzieff, Alain Cuny, Édith Scob, Bernard Verley, François Maistre.
- How long is The Milky Way?
- The Milky Way has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
- What genre is The Milky Way?
- The Milky Way is a Comedy, Drama film.
- Where was The Milky Way produced?
- The Milky Way was produced in Germany, France, Italy.
- What are the themes of The Milky Way?
- The themes of The Milky Way include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.