The Milky Way(1969)
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The Milky Way Synopsis
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.
The Milky Way (1969) is a comedy and drama film directed by Luis Buñuel, released on February 28, 1969 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Paul Frankeur, Laurent Terzieff, Alain Cuny and Édith Scob. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 192 ratings.
- Director:
- Luis Buñuel
- Writers:
- Luis Buñuel, Jean-Claude Carrière
- Producers:
- Anna Muzii, Serge Silberman
- Composer:
- Luis Buñuel
- Production:
- Fraia Film, Greenwich Film Production, Medusa Produzione
- Status:
- Released
The Milky Way Cast & Crew
Main cast
Paul Frankeur
as Pierre
Laurent Terzieff
as Jean
Alain Cuny
as Man with cape
Édith Scob
as Virgin Mary
Bernard Verley
as Jesus
François Maistre
as French Priest
Claude Cerval
as Brigadier
Muni
as Mother Superior
Julien Bertheau
as Richard
Ellen Bahl
as Madame Garnier
Michel Piccoli
as Marquis de Sade
Agnès Capri
as Director of Lamartine Institution
Key crew
Directed by Luis Buñuel, written by Luis Buñuel and Jean-Claude Carrière, produced by Anna Muzii and Serge Silberman.
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The Milky Way Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 192 ratings.
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The Milky Way – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Milky Way online?
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The Milky Way (1969) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Artiflix. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Milky Way?
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The main cast of The Milky Way (1969) includes Paul Frankeur, Laurent Terzieff, Alain Cuny, Édith Scob and Bernard Verley. The film was directed by Luis Buñuel. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Milky Way released?
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The Milky Way was released on February 28, 1969 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Milky Way worth watching?
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The Milky Way (1969) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 192 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.