The Legend of the Holy Drinker(1988)
La leggenda del santo bevitore
The Legend of the Holy Drinker Synopsis
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.
The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1988) is a drama film directed by Ermanno Olmi, released on September 2, 1988 with a runtime of 2h 8m. It stars Rutger Hauer, Anthony Quayle, Sandrine Dumas and Dominique Pinon. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 89 ratings.
- Director:
- Ermanno Olmi
- Writers:
- Tullio Kezich, Ermanno Olmi, Joseph Roth
- Producers:
- Roberto Cicutto, Vincenzo Di Leo
- Cinematographer:
- Dante Spinotti
- Production:
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Aura Film, RAI
- Status:
- Released
The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1988) Trailer
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The Legend of the Holy Drinker Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rutger Hauer
as Andreas Kartak
Anthony Quayle
as Distinguished Gentleman
Sandrine Dumas
as Gaby
Dominique Pinon
as Wojtech
- Sophie Segalen
Sophie Segalen
as Karoline
- Jean-Maurice Chanet
Jean-Maurice Chanet
as Daniel Kanjak
Cécile Paoli
as Fur Store Seller
- Francesco Aldighieri
Francesco Aldighieri
as Policeman
- Joseph De Medina
Joseph De Medina
as Fat Man
Françoise Pinkwasser
as Inn Woman
- Joséphine Lecaille
Joséphine Lecaille
as Fat man's wife
- Maria Mazzocco
Maria Mazzocco
as Tari-Bari Owner
Key crew
Directed by Ermanno Olmi, written by Tullio Kezich, Ermanno Olmi and Joseph Roth, produced by Roberto Cicutto and Vincenzo Di Leo.
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The Legend of the Holy Drinker Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 89 ratings.
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The Legend of the Holy Drinker – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Legend of the Holy Drinker online?
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The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1988) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
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The main cast of The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1988) includes Rutger Hauer, Anthony Quayle, Sandrine Dumas, Dominique Pinon and Sophie Segalen. The film was directed by Ermanno Olmi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Legend of the Holy Drinker released?
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The Legend of the Holy Drinker was released on September 2, 1988 and runs for 2h 8m.
Is The Legend of the Holy Drinker worth watching?
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The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1988) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 89 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
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Yes. The official The Legend of the Holy Drinker trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.