The Legend of the Holy Drinker
Sep 02, 1988 · 2h 8m
Director
Ermanno OlmiOverview
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.
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Cast of The Legend of the Holy Drinker
Rutger HauerAndreas Kartak
Anthony QuayleDistinguished Gentleman
Sandrine DumasGaby
Dominique PinonWojtech
Sophie SegalenKaroline- Jean-Maurice ChanetDaniel Kanjak
Cécile PaoliFur Store Seller- Francesco AldighieriPoliceman
- Joseph De MedinaFat Man
Françoise PinkwasserInn Woman- Joséphine LecailleFat man's wife
- Maria MazzoccoTari-Bari Owner
- Dalila BelatrecheThérèse
- Claude Kolton
- Jacques Pasternak
- Stanislas Sobolak
- Vanic Gotoghian
- Jean Boissy
- Charline Lacas
- Raymond Fourmy
- André Morison
- René Voudon
- Françoise Le Goff
- Marie-Christine Grudzinski
- Liko and Lako
- Alma Semmoudi
- Yves Le Bail
- André Pierre
- Salomon Touitou
- Odina Renoir
Crew of The Legend of the Holy Drinker
Ermanno OlmiDirector, Writer, Editor
Tullio KezichWriter
Joseph RothNovel
Roberto CicuttoProducer- Vincenzo Di LeoProducer
Mario Cecchi GoriExecutive Producer
Vittorio Cecchi GoriExecutive Producer
Dante SpinottiDirector of Photography- Paolo CottignolaEditor
- Fabio OlmiEditor
- Françoise GalloCasting, Assistant Director
- Piero MaccarinelliCasting, Assistant Director
- Gianni QuarantaProduction Design
- Anne-Marie MarchandCostume Design
- Jean-Jacques CaziotSet Decoration
Philippe TurlureSet Decoration
André DjaouiCo-Producer
Igor StravinskyMusic- Marcello SieneLine Producer
- Francesco ArcuriHairstylist
About The Legend of the Holy Drinker
What is The Legend of the Holy Drinker about?
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.
When was The Legend of the Holy Drinker released?
The Legend of the Holy Drinker was released on September 2, 1988.
Where can I watch The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
The Legend of the Holy Drinker is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in the US. Availability data from JustWatch.
How long is The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
The Legend of the Holy Drinker runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
Who directed The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
The Legend of the Holy Drinker was directed by Ermanno Olmi.
Who is in the cast of The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
The cast of The Legend of the Holy Drinker includes Rutger Hauer (Andreas Kartak), Anthony Quayle (Distinguished Gentleman), Sandrine Dumas (Gaby), Dominique Pinon (Wojtech) and Sophie Segalen (Karoline).
Is The Legend of the Holy Drinker on Netflix?
No, The Legend of the Holy Drinker is not on Netflix in the US. It is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.