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Quick Info

Rating

6.5/10

Release1988

Runtime2h 8m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Cecchi Gori Group Tiger Cinematografica

Aura Film

RAI

Movie

The Legend of the Holy Drinker

1988

2h 8m

6.5

Drama

Synopsis

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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