The Legend of the Holy Drinker
1988, Italian. Directed by Ermanno Olmi.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Ermanno OlmiDirector
- 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
Details
- Released
- 2 September 1988
- Original title
- La leggenda del santo bevitore
- Country
- France, Italy
- Written by
- Tullio Kezich, Ermanno Olmi
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What The Legend of the Holy Drinker is based on
The Legend of the Holy Drinker is based on The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1939) by Joseph Roth.
1939
The Legend of the Holy Drinker
By Joseph Roth
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The Legend of the Holy Drinker: quick answers
Is The Legend of the Holy Drinker worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 91 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
The Legend of the Holy Drinker runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Does The Legend of the Holy Drinker have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Legend of the Holy Drinker. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Legend of the Holy Drinker parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Legend of the Holy Drinker yet.
Which OTT platform is The Legend of the Holy Drinker on?
The Legend of the Holy Drinker isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
If you liked The Legend of the Holy Drinker, try Human Capital, Fast Girls, Oedipus Rex.
Who directed The Legend of the Holy Drinker?
The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1988) was directed by Ermanno Olmi and stars Rutger Hauer, Anthony Quayle, Sandrine Dumas.
What is The Legend of the Holy Drinker based on?
The Legend of the Holy Drinker is based on The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1939) by Joseph Roth.