The Legend of the Holy Drinker
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | LaCinetek |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , FlixOlé, FlixOlé Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Looke, NetMovies | — |
About The Legend of the Holy Drinker
The Legend of the Holy Drinker is a 1988 Italian-language drama film directed by Ermanno Olmi. The cast is led by Rutger Hauer, Anthony Quayle, Sandrine Dumas. It has a runtime of 2h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Legend of the Holy Drinker was produced by Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Aura Film, and RAI and made in France and Italy. It was released on September 2, 1988.
- Director
- Ermanno Olmi
- Writers
- Tullio Kezich, Ermanno Olmi
- Release date
- September 2, 1988
- Original language
- Italian
- Status
- Released
- Country
- France, Italy
- Production
- Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica, Aura Film, RAI
The Legend of the Holy Drinker cast & crew
The Legend of the Holy Drinker was directed by Ermanno Olmi and written by Tullio Kezich and Ermanno Olmi.
The cast features Rutger Hauer as Andreas Kartak, Anthony Quayle as Distinguished Gentleman, Sandrine Dumas as Gaby, Dominique Pinon as Wojtech, Sophie Segalen as Karoline, and Jean-Maurice Chanet as Daniel Kanjak.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Dante Spinotti and it was produced by Mario Cecchi Gori and Roberto Cicutto.
Is The Legend of the Holy Drinker worth watching?
The Legend of the Holy Drinker holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 89 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 2h 8m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The Legend of the Holy Drinker is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Legend of the Holy Drinker
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Cast of The Legend of the Holy Drinker
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
The Legend of the Holy Drinker — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Legend of the Holy Drinker in United States?
The Legend of the Holy Drinker is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Legend of the Holy Drinker in?
The Legend of the Holy Drinker is originally in Italian, with audio tracks including English, French, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
The Legend of the Holy Drinker runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
▸What is The Legend of the Holy Drinker rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 89 ratings.
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