The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1988)

6.6/10 • 128 min • 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.

Cast

Rutger Hauer

Andreas Kartak

Anthony Quayle

Distinguished Gentleman

Sandrine Dumas

Gaby

Dominique Pinon

Wojtech

Cécile Paoli

Fur Store Seller

Françoise Pinkwasser

Inn Woman

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