The Milky Way

The Milky Way (1969)

01/09/1969 (GB)
Comedy, Drama
1h 42m

Overview

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

  • Luis BuñuelDirector, Writer
  • Jean-Claude CarrièreWriter
  • Original Title

    La Voie lactée

  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    French

Keywords

  • spain
  • nun
  • inquisition
  • crucifixion
  • bible
  • surrealism
  • religion
  • catholicism
  • camino de santiago

Top Billed 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

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