The Legend of the Holy Drinker

1988 · directed by Ermanno Olmi

Rating

69/100

Hit

no

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.

The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1988), directed by Ermanno Olmi, rates 69/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

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1. The Tree of Wooden Clogs (1978) — 89/100 · hit
2. The Fiancés (1963) — 86/100 · hit
3. Il Posto (1961) — 78/100
4. The Profession of Arms (2001) — 69/100
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