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The Milky Way

February 28, 1969 1h 42m 7.1/10 (177 votes)

Originally released in 1969. The Milky Way is a comedy/drama film. directed by Luis Buñuel.

Starring Paul Frankeur, Laurent Terzieff, and Alain Cuny

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 28, 1969 56 years ago
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Runtime 1h 42m 102 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (177 votes)
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Language French Original language
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Country Germany + 2 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Production Companies

  • Fraia Film
  • Greenwich Film Production
  • Medusa Produzione

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 ...

Who directed The Milky Way?

The Milky Way was directed by Luis Buñuel.

How long is The Milky Way?

The Milky Way has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).

When was The Milky Way released?

The Milky Way was released on February 28, 1969 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Milky Way?

The main cast of The Milky Way includes Paul Frankeur, Laurent Terzieff, Alain Cuny, Édith Scob, Bernard Verley.

Is The Milky Way worth watching?

The Milky Way has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 177 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.