The Legend of the Holy Drinker (1988)

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.

Released Sept. 2, 1988 128 min 11+

Genres: Drama

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