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The Legend of the Holy Drinker

1988Movie2 h 8 min

74
GoodGoodWatch score
74
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Partner watch

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  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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Directed by
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Facts

September 2, 1988 · 2 h 8 min · Drug Use

Released
September 2, 1988
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Content
Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
Italian
Also spoken
English, French
Made in
France, Italy
Available in
9 countries

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Legend of the Holy Drinker?"

Questions about The Legend of the Holy Drinker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Legend of the Holy Drinker?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Legend of the Holy Drinker from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Legend of the Holy Drinker worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Legend of the Holy Drinker plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Legend of the Holy Drinker in English?

ItalianEnglishFrench

No, it was made in Italian, with some English and French.