

The Legend of the Holy Drinker
Drama
Overview
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
1988-09-02
Runtime:
2h 8m
Director:
Ermanno Olmi
Writer:
Tullio Kezich, Ermanno Olmi
Top 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
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