The Milky Way
Feb 28 1969
•2h 42m
•Comedy, Drama
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.
Cast
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Paul Frankeur
Pierre
Laurent Terzieff
Jean
Alain Cuny
Man with cape
Édith Scob
Virgin Mary
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