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The Legend of the Holy Drinker

6.619882h 8mMovieDrama

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.

DirectorErmanno Olmi
WritersTullio Kezich·Ermanno Olmi
ProducersMario Cecchi Gori·Vittorio Cecchi Gori

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 9 other countries

The Legend of the Holy Drinker isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Belgium, Brazil, France, Guernsey and 5 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Ermanno Olmi

RHRutger Hauer
Rutger Hauer
Andreas Kartak
AQAnthony Quayle
Anthony Quayle
Distinguished Gentleman
SDSandrine Dumas
Sandrine Dumas
Gaby
DPDominique Pinon
Dominique Pinon
Wojtech
SS
Sophie Segalen
Karoline
JC
Jean-Maurice Chanet
Daniel Kanjak
CPCécile Paoli
Cécile Paoli
Fur Store Seller
FA
Francesco Aldighieri
Policeman
JM
Joseph De Medina
Fat Man
FPFrançoise Pinkwasser
Françoise Pinkwasser
Inn Woman
JL
Joséphine Lecaille
Fat man's wife
MM
Maria Mazzocco
Tari-Bari Owner

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The Legend of the Holy Drinker — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Legend of the Holy Drinker?

The Legend of the Holy Drinker isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Belgium, Brazil and Spain and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Legend of the Holy Drinker on Netflix?

No, The Legend of the Holy Drinker is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Legend of the Holy Drinker on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Legend of the Holy Drinker isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

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