The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1988)
Andreas Kartak, a homeless man living under the bridges of Paris, is lent 200 francs by a stranger as long as he promises to repay it to a local church when he can afford to. Kartak is determined to pay back his debt but circumstances, and his alcoholism, forever intervene.
Director: Ermanno Olmi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 128 min
Release Date: September 2, 1988
Cast
- Rutger Hauer - Andreas Kartak
- Anthony Quayle - Distinguished Gentleman
- Sandrine Dumas - Gaby
- Dominique Pinon - Wojtech
- Sophie Segalen - Karoline
- Jean-Maurice Chanet - Daniel Kanjak
- Cécile Paoli - Fur Store Seller
- Francesco Aldighieri - Policeman
- Joseph De Medina - Fat Man
- Françoise Pinkwasser - Inn Woman
Screenplay
Music: Igor Stravinsky
Cinematography: Dante Spinotti
Editing: Paolo Cottignola, Ermanno Olmi
Production: Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Aura Film, RAI
Country: France, Italy
Language: English, Français, Italiano
Original Language: it
More Films by Director: Ermanno Olmi
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Legend of the Holy Drinker about?
- Andreas Kartak, a homeless man living under the bridges of Paris, is lent 200 francs by a stranger as long as he promises to repay it to a local church when he can afford to. Kartak is determined to pay back his debt but circumstances, and his alcoholism, forever intervene.
- Who directed The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
- The Legend of the Holy Drinker was directed by Ermanno Olmi.
- Who stars in The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
- The Legend of the Holy Drinker stars Rutger Hauer, Anthony Quayle, Sandrine Dumas, Dominique Pinon, Sophie Segalen, Jean-Maurice Chanet.
- How long is The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
- The Legend of the Holy Drinker has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
- What genre is The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
- The Legend of the Holy Drinker is a Drama film.
- Where was The Legend of the Holy Drinker produced?
- The Legend of the Holy Drinker was produced in France, Italy.