The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1988)

Name: The Legend of the Holy Drinker
Genre: Drama
Released: 1988
Duration: 128 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Rutger Hauer, Anthony Quayle, Sandrine Dumas, Dominique Pinon, Sophie Segalen

2h 8m France, Italy

Drama

Plot

Andreas Kartak, a homeless man navigating life beneath the bridges of Paris, receives a lifeline when a stranger lends him 200 francs on the condition that he returns the money to a nearby church when possible. Despite his commitment to repay the debt, Kartak finds his journey fraught with challenges, as his struggles with alcoholism constantly thwart his intentions. The story unfolds as he grapples with his desires and the harsh realities of his existence, exploring themes of redemption and the burdens of promise amidst a backdrop of urban despair.

Cast

Rutger Hauer Anthony Quayle Sandrine Dumas Dominique Pinon Sophie Segalen Jean-Maurice Chanet Cécile Paoli Francesco Aldighieri Joseph De Medina Françoise Pinkwasser Joséphine Lecaille Maria Mazzocco Dalila Belatreche Claude Kolton Jacques Pasternak