The Legend of the Holy Drinker
1988•2h 8m•6.6•Released
Drama
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
Writer
Tullio Kezich, Ermanno Olmi
Languages
English, French, Italian
Studio
Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
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
Joséphine Lecaille
Fat man's wife
Maria Mazzocco
Tari-Bari Owner
Dalila Belatreche
Thérèse
Claude Kolton
Jacques Pasternak
Production
Company
Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica
Company
Aura Film
Company
RAI
Producer
Roberto Cicutto
Producer
Vincenzo Di Leo
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