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The Milky Way (1969)

Movie ★ 7.0 102 min

Comedy Drama

Two men, part tramp, part pilgrim, are on their way from France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. On their way, they meet a vast assortment of characters—some truculent, some violent, and some bizarre; they experience many adventures—some mysterious, some erotic, some even supernatural.

Jean-Claude Carrière Writer Luis Buñuel Director Luis Buñuel Writer

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Quick facts

Released
February 28, 1969
Runtime
102 min
IMDb
tt0066534
Language
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Studio
Fraia Film, , Medusa Produzione

Themes

Cast

Paul Frankeur Paul Frankeur Pierre Laurent Terzieff Laurent Terzieff Jean Alain Cuny Alain Cuny Man with cape Édith Scob Édith Scob Virgin Mary Bernard Verley Bernard Verley Jesus François Maistre François Maistre French Priest Claude Cerval Claude Cerval Brigadier Muni Muni Mother Superior Julien Bertheau Julien Bertheau Richard Ellen Bahl Ellen Bahl Madame Garnier Michel Piccoli Michel Piccoli Marquis de Sade Agnès Capri Agnès Capri Director of Lamartine Institution Michel Etcheverry Michel Etcheverry The Inquisitor Pierre Clémenti Pierre Clémenti Angel of Death Georges Marchal Georges Marchal Jesuit Delphine Seyrig Delphine Seyrig The Prostitute Jean Piat Jean Piat Le comte Denis Manuel Denis Manuel Rodolphe

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Milky Way about?
Two men, part tramp, part pilgrim, are on their way from France to Santiago de Compostela in Spain. On their way, they meet a vast assortment of characters—some truculent, some violent, and some bizarre; they experience many adventures—some mysterious, some erotic, some even supernatural.
Who directed The Milky Way?
The Milky Way was directed by Luis Buñuel.
Who stars in The Milky Way?
The Milky Way stars Paul Frankeur, Laurent Terzieff, Alain Cuny, Édith Scob.
When was The Milky Way released?
The Milky Way is a 1969 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch The Milky Way?
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