

Plot Summary
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.
Full Cast & Characters

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

Joséphine Lecaille
Fat man's wife

Maria Mazzocco
Tari-Bari Owner
Director & Crew
Ermanno Olmi
Director
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It has an IMDb rating of 6.6/10 based on 86 votes.
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The Legend of the Holy Drinker was directed by Ermanno Olmi and released in 1988.
How long is The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
The Legend of the Holy Drinker has a runtime of 2 hours and 8 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1988-09-02
- Status
- Released