The basic story line is a simple one, a street drinker (played by Hauer) is given $200 which he must repay to the saint chosen by the charitable old man who loaned him the money, as soon as he's able to do so, at his local church. At every opportunity Hauer gets to repay his debt, something unforeseen occurs and prevents him from paying his debt. Although the movie doesn't have wide spread appeal, its worth watching, if only for the superb direction and Hauers haunting performance, which may well be the finest of his career to date.
The period of the films setting is uncertain, lending it a strange atmosphere, adding to Hauers hypnotic portrayal. Its charm and fine acting make 'Legend of the holy drinker' well worth seeking out.
The period of the films setting is uncertain, lending it a strange atmosphere, adding to Hauers hypnotic portrayal. Its charm and fine acting make 'Legend of the holy drinker' well worth seeking out.